Part-Time Corrections Office, Carbon Co. Correctional Facility
COUNTY OF CARBON
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
NON-UNION
BULLETIN 13
POST DATE: January 13, 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: Until Filled
Applications to be filed with Human Resources Department – County Administration Building
mail: Carbon County Human Resources, PO Box 129, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, or
email: carbonhr@carboncounty.net or
fax: 570-325-9492
POSITION: Part-Time Corrections Officer DEPARTMENT: Carbon County Correctional Facility
RATE OF PAY: $15.80 per hour HOURS WORKED: As Scheduled;
Must be available for Weekends/Holidays
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To oversee the care, custody and control of inmates at the Carbon County Prison.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent. First aid and CPR helpful.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:
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Conducts searches on incoming inmates and prepares them for commitment.
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Makes rounds and ensures proper head count as well as the safety of the prison is in order.
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Documents and maintains daily log of prison activities and/or incidents.
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Observes inmates, their activities and observes any unusual behaviors or needs.
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Checks incoming mail, clothing and other items for contra band or other illegal items.
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Instructs and enforces institutional policies and procedures with inmates.
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Operates central control. Ensures all doors, windows are locked and prison is secure.
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Interviews prisoners to determine their needs or problems.
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Assists in transporting of inmates as necessary (i.e., for counselors, medical appointments, lawyers, or to other prisons).
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Assists inmates with referrals for legal representation.
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Interacts with inmates and physically subdues them when necessary.
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Assists in the intervention in a crisis situation. Performs CPR, first aid, etc. as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential job duties.
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Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records.
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Must possess personal integrity and honesty.
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Must possess the ability to work effectively with inmates and prison staff.
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Must possess a high degree of alertness and ability to detect problems or potential problems.
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Must possess some technical knowledge and ability to operate typewriter and computers for data entries of record keeping.
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Must possess knowledge of the practices, policies and procedures of the prison operation.
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Must possess ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.
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Must possess ability to enforce rules and regulations with firmness.
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Must possess some knowledge and understanding of individual and group behavior and attitude of individuals under restraint.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Works indoors in adequate workspace, lighting, temperatures and ventilation.
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Works indoors with above average exposure to noise, stress and disruptions.
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Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.
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Subject to working shifts or on-call as schedule warrants.
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Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens or communicable diseases.
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Works in conditions of potential outbursts of disruptive behaviors of clients.
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Some exposure to outdoor weather during transports or perimeter checks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
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Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the workday with intermittent periods of sitting, walking and talking; occasional twisting, bending, reaching pushing, pulling to carry out job duties.
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Must be able to ascend and descend flights of stairs (15 steps) at regular intervals to carry out job duties.
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Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso necessary to carry out job duties.
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Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of forty (40) pounds.
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Must be able to physically assist and control individuals who exceed a weight limit of 150 lbs.
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Must be able to assist in carrying a weight bearing load of a minimum of 150 lbs. if necessary.
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Must be able to physically and mentally react quickly in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER