THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections is seeking individuals whose primary purpose is to provide care, custody, control, monitoring, and supervision of the re-entrant population housed at a state-operated community corrections center, and to assist other staff in facilitating and monitoring the changes necessary for the offender's successful completion of the program for re-entry back into the community.

If you want to leave work each day knowing you are assisting in supporting the department's initiatives by preparing re-entrants for successful transition back into their families and the community, this is the position for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Community Center Monitor, you will provide care, custody, control, monitoring, and supervision of re-entrants; and ensure safety and security of the state-operated Community Corrections Center (CCC).

Responsibilities include maintaining the Daily Activity Log; observing re-entrant behavior though one-on-one and group interactions, as well as through the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system; conducting and documenting re-entrant counts, fire drills, and scheduled/unscheduled searches of re-entrants, their property, and living/common areas for contraband; maintaining and inventorying re-entrant prescription medications, security equipment, tools, toxic chemicals, and housekeeping supplies; maintaining the sign-in/out register for all re-entrants and visitors; and controlling re-entrant and visitor movement within the CCC.

You will conduct new re-entrant orientation to the CCC which includes reviewing Department of Corrections (DOC)/CCC policies, rules, and regulations; providing information on availability of public services; making room assignments; assigning housekeeping duties; etc. You will also conduct re-entrant destination checks via community and/or telephone contact; administer and document breathalyzer and urinalysis tests upon return to the CCC; write behavior observations, issue misconducts, and attend disciplinary hearings; facilitate and monitor necessary changes to aides in the re-entrants' successful release back into the community; conduct daily inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety and security of all areas; and assist with keeping the center inspection-ready as directed.

In this position, you will provide information to visitors regarding CCC operations; demonstrate sensitivity to public and/or crime victim needs, concerns, and complaints and take appropriate actions to respond; serve as a point-of-contact for law enforcement agencies; assist/guide new monitors in performance of duties as necessary; attend and/or participate in legal proceedings on behalf of the Bureau of Community Corrections; as perform other related duties.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 
  Full-time employment.
• Community Corrections Centers are staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Salary: Beginning salary for this position is $18.02 per hour ($37,597 annually).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

• Any combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the functions of the job.

• Must be able to work in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
• Ability to work different shifts or irregular scheduled hours.
• Ability to successfully complete 3 weeks of classroom training at the Department of Corrections Training Academy in Elizabethtown, PA.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Two (2) years of experience performing public safety or security work.(Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: public safety or security work involving protection of persons and/or property and maintaining required security through enforcement of rules, regulations and laws; public safety or security work in a correctional setting, juvenile or adult development/detention center, law enforcement entity, or military security experience).
• One (1) year of work experience providing direction/guidance to individuals. (Examples of qualifying work experience include, but are not limited to: performing as a lead worker or supervisor assigning and evaluating work tasks, providing informal counseling, or giving orders in the Military).

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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