Part-Time

Corrections Officers

(Fayette County Prison)

Pursuant to Article 8. Promotions and Transfers, Section 2, Posting of Vacancies, we are hereby listing the job of Part-Time Corrections Officers. 

The qualifications for said job are attached hereto and made a part hereof.

The starting rate for said job is $16.40 / per hour.

Any employee who wishes to apply for the said vacancy shall submit an application and/or resume Until Filled with Human Resource Department, Courthouse in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

"THE COUNTY OF FAYETTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DEDICATED TO A POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ON ANY BASIS INCLUDING RACE, CREED, COLOR, AGE, SEX, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR HANDICAPPED STATUS."

FAYETTE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

By Barbara A. Unice

Barbara A. Unice

Programs, Benefits, & Training Facilitator

March 14, 2024

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB:

This is institutional security work that involves maintaining security, discipline, preventing escapes, protecting inmates and their property, preventing damage or loss of County property and enforcing all the rules and regulations of the Prison in a firm, fair, and impartial manner to ensure the care, custody, and control of inmates in the County Prison.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

1. Conducts searches of the incoming inmates and prepares them for commitment; including completing strip search, removing lice, secure and inventory inmate's personal property, photographing inmate for file creation and issuing Prison property.
2. Processes individuals released from the prison completing procedure including but not limited to returning personal property and retrieving Prison property.
3. Patrols cell block areas and housing units to ensure there are no fire hazards, suspicious occurrences, and that inmate living areas are suitable. Observes inmates, their activities, and any unusual behaviors.
4. Document and maintains daily log of Prison activities and inmate headcounts. Prepares written reports of inmate misconduct, unsafe conditions, breaches or suspected breaches of security, injured inmates, extraordinary occurrences, and other matters as directed by supervisor.
5. Performs searches of cells, ranges, exercise yard, incoming main searches, and all areas of the prison in general, as well as frisks and/or strip searches inmates, as directed, confiscating contraband.
6. Performs a variety of duties including but not limited to receiving and forwarding request slips, arranging for court clothing, filling and distributing of commissary wares, distribution of mail, distribution of housing supplies and cleaning materials, assisting with laundry service and movement of inmates. Supervises medication distribution by medical staff.
7. Operates unit control. Ensure all doors and windows are locked and prison is secure.
8. Assists in the intervention in a crisis situation. Arranges for the emergency medical needs of inmates, performing First Aid and/or CPR of other emergency care if warranted, until medical arrives.
9. Responds to calls for assistance from Prison Personnel and renders such assistance as required by the nature of the incident including but not limited to defusing altercations, quieting disorder, extraction of inmates from cell or range and movement of inmates to other areas of the Prison.
10. Establishes and maintains a constant vigil, control, and authority over area of responsibility in a manner that gains the general respect of inmates, prevents escape of inmates, inmate disorder and other disallowed behavior.
11. Controls and/or restrains inmates as required for the safety and security of inmates, prison personnel, visitors and property.
12. Directs and supervises the activities of inmates including but not limited to the work of trustees, yard exercise, visits, serving of meals, attendance at group meetings and socializing between individuals or g oup of inmates on ranges and in cells.
13. Enforces the rules and regulations of the Prison concerning inmate conduct and the conduct of individuals visiting the prison.
14. Performs inmate escort security duty within the Prison for administrative, medical and other various purposes.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

1. Assists in transporting and monitoring of inmates outside of the Prison to the hospital, to other prisons, or various other locations as necessary.
2. Performs other job related functions as required.

SUPERVISION RECIEVED:

Receives instruction and supervision from Warden, Deputy Warden, Captains, and Lieutenants as necessary for daily operations of the Prison.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS:

1. Must possess ability to record, convey, and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
2. Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the work day with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and talking; occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling to carry out job duties.
3. Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs, and torso as necessary to carry out job duties.
4. Light work with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of fifty pounds.
5. Must demonstrate emotional stability.
6. Must be able to physically and mentally react quickly in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak.

7. Must have average strength and physical endurance to physically subdue inmates as needed.

    

QUALIFICATIONS:

To do this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability require. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

High school diploma or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience, plus some training in Security, Corrections, Criminal Justice, or related field. Possession of a certificate of training from the Bureau of Corrections at Camp Hill or other designated areas, or the ability to obtain such a certificate following recruitment and initial training after employment. Requires 4 weeks of consecutive training to successfully acquire a Certificate of Training from the PA department of Corrections Basic Training Academy. Certified to carry a firearm is preferred. First Aid and/or CPR certified or the ability to become certified upon hire.

WORK EXPERIENCE

None required. 1 year work experience in corrections, law, enforcement or security is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES