Correctional Officer
Waymart, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22530729
Summary
Waymart, PA
In-Person
$27.47 per Hour
1 Years Experience
Bachelor's degree
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend Shift / Full-Time
Description
See the USA JOBS vacancy announcement number: DHA-2026-0015
Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Incumbent is concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.
Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.
During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, BOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and staff meetings. Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.
Additional Details
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Waymart, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22530729
Summary
Waymart, PA
In-Person
$27.47 per Hour
1 Years Experience
Bachelor's degree
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend Shift / Full-Time
Description
See the USA JOBS vacancy announcement number: DHA-2026-0015
Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Incumbent is concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.
Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.
During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, BOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and staff meetings. Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.
Additional Details
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Job ID: 519756926
Originally Posted on: 5/3/2026
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