Correctional Officer Jobs in Harrisburg, PA (105)
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Correctional Officer - Up to $49,000 Sign-on Bonus
Operations Support Manager
Quality Assurance Clerk II
Staff Accountant
Customer Care Specialist
Specimen Processor - UPMC Harrisburg
Final Document Officer
PublicArea Attendant
Job Description
Working as a Correctional Officer in Harrisburg, PA
There are 105 Correctional Officer opportunities available in Harrisburg, PA all with unique requirements.
The primary mission of this position is the protection and safety of inmates and staff. The correctional officer is responsible for maintaining the security of the institution through prevention, intervention, surveillance, observation, detection, and correction of unlawful activities within the institution. COs are responsible for searching inmates and their living quarters for illegal contraband (such as drugs or weapons) to ensure a safe working environment. Knowledge of operating procedures for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) functions required for deployment in an emergency situation. This position is also responsible for providing rehabilitation programming support for incarcerated offenders whose health services are provided by contract vendors.
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Correctional Officer jobs near Harrisburg, PA
Correctional Officers in Harrisburg, PA Resume Data
Average Experience for Correctional Officers in Harrisburg, PA
- More than 10 years: 55%
- 6-10 years: 34%
- 3-5 years: 8%
- Less than 1 year: 2%
- 1-2 years: 1%
Educational Background for Correctional Officers in Harrisburg, PA
- Diploma: 49%
- Bachelors: 23%
- Associates: 21%
- Masters: 6%
- Doctorate: 1%
Top Skill for Correctional Officers in Harrisburg, PA
- Work style: Reliability: 17%
- Attention to detail: 16%
- Security guard skills: 16%
- Customer focus & orientation: 12%
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees: 8%
- Mechanical knowledge: 7%
- Verbal communication: 7%
- Work motivation: 6%
- Sales skills: 5%
- Scheduling: 5%
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