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Reference #: 4486069 THE POSITION Are you interested in a career which gives you an opportunity to assist offenders' returning to society? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking individuals whose primary purpose is to provide care, custody, control, monitoring, and supervision of the re-entrant population housed at a state-operated community corrections center (CCC), and to assist other staff in facilitating and monitoring the changes necessary for the offender's successful completion of the program for re-entry back into the community.

If you want to leave work each day knowing you are assisting in supporting the department's initiatives by preparing re-entrants for successful transition back into their families and the community, this is the position for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Community Center Monitor, you will maintain the daily activity log, observe re-entrant behavior, and conduct searches of common areas for contraband. You will also maintain and inventory re-entrant prescription medications, security equipment, tools, toxic chemicals, and housekeeping supplies. In addition, you will maintain the sign-in and sign-out register for all re-entrants and visitors, and control re-entrant and visitor movement within the CCC.

In this vital role, you will conduct new re-entrant orientation to the CCC which includes reviewing DOC and CCC policies, rules, and regulations. You will provide information on availability of public services, make room assignments, and assign duties. You will also keep contact with, document, and observe re-entrants through daily activities. Additionally, you will assist with keeping the center inspection ready as directed. The ideal candidate for this position demonstrates sensitivity to the public and crime victim needs, concerns, and complaints and takes appropriate actions to respond.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (40-hour work week) Community Corrections Centers are staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $38,348.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Additional Requirements: You must be able to work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You must be willing and able to work different shifts or irregular scheduled hours. You must be able to successfully complete three (3) weeks of classroom training at the DOC Training Academy in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Two (2) years of experience performing public safety or security work. (Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to public safety or security work involving protection of persons and/or property and maintaining required security through enforcement of rules, regulations and laws; public safety or security work in a correctional setting, juvenile or adult development/detention center, law enforcement entity, or military security experience) One (1) year of work experience providing direction/guidance to individuals. (Examples of qualifying work experience include, but are not limited to performing as a lead worker or supervisor assigning and evaluating work tasks, providing informal counseling, or giving orders in the military).

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.