Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove

Corrections Officer Trainee - State Correctional Institution At Pine Grove

The Corrections Officer Trainee participates in formal training sessions and on-the-job assignments to develop skills and techniques in the custody and supervision of inmates in a state correctional facility. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a corrections officer. Work in this position involves the care, custody, control, and non-professional counseling of inmates.

Duties and other information for this position include :

• Direct and indirect contact with inmates and visitors.
• Directing inmates and maintaining security in cellblocks, housing units, cottages, work areas, dining, and recreation areas, by monitoring the movement and activities of inmates.
• Observing inmates and inmate behavior by making periodic and unannounced rounds, head counts, and security checks, and reporting anything unusual to a corrections officer.
• You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Participating in formalized instruction in the areas of sociology, psychology, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, custodial responsibilities, and the facility's organizational structure.
• Providing advice and guidance in assisting inmates in their adjustment to and participating in correctional processes and the Department's rules and regulations.
• Prepare written reports.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Uniforms provided.
• Full-time employment.
• Starting hourly rate is $22.97.
• Shift differential is up to $1.25 per hour.
• Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• This is a union position and is subject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Successful candidates will work a 40-hour work week with shifts to be determined, attend and successfully pass a 5-week training program, work "locked inside" a facility unarmed and exposed to the danger of physical harm, accept the possibility that you may have to use physical force during inmate disturbances, work any shift and work in all areas of the institution as assigned, work overtime as required by operation necessities and emergencies, work on those weekends and holidays which occur during your normal work schedule, and report to work under adverse weather conditions.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 & Thursday, December 18, 2025. Please check your inbox and spam mail regularly as additional information regarding the interview process will be sent to the email address you utilized when applying for this vacancy. You must follow all instructions provided in notices to be considered for a vacancy.

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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.

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or :

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Eligibility rules apply.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully.

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If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

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Do you possess six months or more of full-time experience in the care, custody, and control of inmates inside the perimeter of a county, state, federal, or military correctional facility?

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If you indicated YES to the question above, please describe the details of the experience you possess. Please be sure to address the items listed below in your response. The claimed experience must also be provided within the experience section of your application. If you indicated NO to the question above, @type N / A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

The specific duties you performed related to your experience with care, custody, and control of inmates inside the perimeter of a county, state, federal, or military correctional facility.

Your level of responsibility.

Do you possess six months or more of full-time experience in the care, custody, and control of court-adjudicated youth or convicted adults in a confined setting [Community Correction Center (CCC), halfway house]?

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No

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The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

The specific duties you performed related to your experience with care, custody, and control of court-adjudicated youth or convicted adults in a confined setting [Community Corrections Center (CCC), halfway house].

Your level of responsibility.

Do you possess six months or more of full-time experience working directly with / providing care for youths or adults in a mental health or state hospital facility?

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