Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

Every day, Corrections Officers positively impact the lives of others. Are you ready to make an impact? Applicants must answer all questions provided. After completion of the application, candidates will receive an automated email response confirming submission. Within 5-7 business days applicants will be notified, via email, regarding the results of their exam and the remaining steps of the hiring process.

The mission of Corrections Officer (Correctional Officers) is to maintain security and order within the correctional facility by ensuring the safety of staff and inmates, enforcing the rules, regulations, and protocols of the facility, settling disputes between inmates and preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes. Corrections officers also support our role in rehabilitating and preparing inmates for reentry.

Our accredited academy is onsite in Easton, PA in the same building complex as the job worksite. Newly hired employees are paid their base salary to attend academy where they will be trained on all the skills and tools required to be successful in this role. Per union contract, base salary is $19.87 per hour ($41,334 per year) plus shift differential of $0.85. Voluntary overtime is available; both voluntary and mandatory overtime are paid at time and a half.

In order to be considered for the Corrections Officer (Correctional Officer) position, candidate must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma (or equivalent) and complete an application including screening questions and short answer questions. You must manually input your work history into your application and attach a clear picture of your driver's license. Currently, current driver's license with acceptable driver's history is required.

Benefits include pension; medical, dental, vision, prescription, and basic life insurance, plus voluntary life and disability options; fitness and tuition reimbursements; deferred comp 457(b); and more! Our pension is a defined benefit plan and vesting happens in just five years of full-time employment.

Interviews will be held onsite in Easton, PA, on one day only! Eligible candidates will be made aware of the date as soon as it is scheduled, along with instructions on how to sign up for an interview timeslot. After interview, if candidate is notified that they have been selected to proceed in the hiring process, they must be available for a written personality test, fingerprinting, and paperwork that Saturday from 8 : 00 am to approximately 12 : 00 pm onsite in Easton, PA. They will then need to coordinate other pre-employment testing with the hiring manager for the Corrections Officer (Correctional Officer) position.

Questions? You can reach out through Indeed, email jobs@norcopa.gov or call 610-829-6366. This position provides an entry-level opportunity to gain criminal justice experience for law enforcement officers. It is also a great opportunity for potentially making a lifelong career right here by moving up in the ranks. Veterans and currently serving military welcome!