Correctional Officer jobs in Scranton, PA
Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Correctional Officer
- Wyoming County Correctional Facility
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Tunkhannock, PA
FULL_TIME
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Wyoming County Correctional Officer
Mission Statement:The Mission Statement of the Wyoming County Correctional Facility is established as follows:Wyoming County Correctional Facility is part of the criminal justice system in Wyoming County. Its primary function is to detain inmates as ordered by the courts in a manner that assures maximum possible safety for the public, the correctional staff and its population.The facility shall provide a holding area for pre-trial and post-trial detainees.The facility shall provide punishment of sentenced offenders through the act of incarceration.The facility shall provide the opportunity for programs, treatment and interaction that will prepare the person for responsible community living. Among these programs are religious training and worship, education, recreation, work programs, and health services.The facility shall be planned, developed, built, and established to meet the requirements of the United States Constitution, Pennsylvania Constitution and relevant Federal and Pennsylvania Statutory and Case Law.General Definition:- This is work in maintaining order, supervision of conduct and providing nonprofessional counseling of residents in the Wyoming County Correctional Facility on assigned shifts. Shifts shall be assigned by the warden in a nondiscriminatory manner regardless of sex, race, etc.
- An employee in this position is responsible for the prevention of escape, maintaining discipline and providing advice and guidance in assisting residents in their adjustment to a correctional environment, as well as getting them involved in programs offered by the institution.
- Employees are responsible for control of keys, maintaining log books and other internal records of residents’ activities as required by the facility. Work is preformed in accordance with written rules, regulations and special oral instructions of the Warden/Deputy Warden/Lieutenant/ Administrative Staff or their designee who reviews work by inspections.
Please copy link below to fill out application.
https://wycopa.org/wp-content/uploads/Wyoming-County-Correctional-Officer-Application.pdf
PLEASE EMAIL IT BACK TO: jailwccf85@gmail.com - 7 Days Ago
Correctional Officer
- US Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison...
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Waymart, PA
FULL_TIME
- DutiesProvides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates. Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of go...
- 27 Days Ago
Supervisory Correctional Program Specialist (Supervisory Intelligence Officer)
- U.S. Department of Justice
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Waymart, PA
FULL_TIME
- Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse,...
- 7 Days Ago
Correctional Registered Nurse (733183)
- TulaRay
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Dallas, PA
CONTRACTOR
- Correctional Registered NurseCorrectional nurse will provide nursing care and treatment for inmates and other detainees in correctional institutions throughout the State.Minimum Qualifications:Possess...
- 20 Days Ago
Correctional Registered Nurse (733184)
- TulaRay
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Dallas, PA
CONTRACTOR
- Correctional Registered NurseCorrectional nurse will provide nursing care and treatment for inmates and other detainees in correctional institutions throughout the State.Minimum Qualifications:Possess...
- 20 Days Ago
Correctional Registered Nurse (734000)
- TulaRay
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Waymart, PA
CONTRACTOR
- Correctional Registered NurseCorrectional nurse will provide nursing care and treatment for inmates and other detainees in correctional institutions throughout the State.Minimum Qualifications:Possess...
- 10 Days Ago
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Private Investigator
- Delta Group
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Scranton, PA
- Job Description Job Description Salary: $18 - $35 an hour DOE Delta Group is a privately held, woman-owned, national inv...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Electrician - Field Installation
- Altern Technology Systems
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Pittston, PA
- Job Description Job Description Summary Fully understand and implement Customer’s standards of safety, installation qual...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
- Confidential
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Pittston, PA
- Job Summary Medical Group Family Medicine - Exeter is seeking a Full-Time Family Medicine Physician to join their team p...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security & Dispatch Operations Center Technician
- Biospectra Inc
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Stroudsburg, PA
- Job Description Job Description If you’re looking for an opportunity to be challenged in your career, this may be the jo...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security \u0026 Dispatch Operations Center Technician
- Biospectra, Inc.
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Stroudsburg, PA
- If you’re looking for an opportunity to be challenged in your career, this may be the job for you! BioSpectra is experie...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Loss Prevention Investigator
- Neiman Marcus Group
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Pittston, PA
- Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do—for our customers, associates, b...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Officer
- Jushi Holdings Inc.
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Scranton, PA
- **Jushi** **Security Officer** **Security - Scranton, PA - Full Time** * Access control for guests, tenants and vendors....
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Officer Unarmed
- Brosnan Risk Consultants
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Scranton, PA
- Company Overview/Benefits: Full Time/Part Time - Unarmed Security Officer NEW Site Start Up/Start date April 1, 2024 Loc...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley and hosts a federal court building for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. With a population of 77,291, it is the largest city in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of about 570,000. The city is conventionally divided into 7 districts: North Scranton, Southside, Westside, East Scranton (Hill Section), Central City, Minooka, ...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$42,253 to $52,663
Scranton, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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