Apr 28, 2026

Correctional Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Correctional Officer

Department: Prison

Grade & Wage: Staring Rate: $16.79 Per Hour

Six Months Rate: $19.34 Per Hour

One-Year Rate: 23.83 Per Hour

Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week) with benefits, Non-Exempt, Union-Eligible

Qualifications: Minimum high school graduate or equivalent required.

Responsibilities: Maintaining the security of the prison and care, custody, and safety of inmates.

Supervise and record movement and daily activity of inmates in assigned areas.

Preserve the security of all persons in the prison by conducting cell searches, area searches, body searches, and perimeter checks.

Provides back-up security efforts to other corrections personnel as needed.

Monitors visits, church services, treatment programs and all other inmate activity.

Provides minor medical assistance as required.

Counsel’s inmates on personnel and institutional problems.

Interacts with other criminal justice agencies and the public.

Escorts inmates through the prison.

Assists in commitments and releases of inmates.

Supervises and maintains control of their areas of responsibility as to ensure inmates are following the rules and regulations of the prison.

Monitor the activities within their areas of responsibilities to prevent problems or security issues.

Transport inmates to and from medical appointments as required.

Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (with small employee contribution)

Life insurance – Fully employer paid

Defined Benefit Pension Plan with an interest match of 4%

Generous Starting Benefits including:

- 12 Holidays

- Personal Days

- Paid Time Off

- Sick Days

Schedule: Rotating, split, and other variations of shift work may be required. This includes work scheduled for holidays and weekends. Unscheduled overtime and mandatory overtime are required.

Work Location: In person

To Apply: Interested candidates may apply through Indeed or email resume to Warren County at wcjobs@warrencountypa.gov, 204 Fourth Ave, Warren, PA 16365. This job posting is active until filled.

Condition of Employment: Ability to commute to Warren, PA 16365. Background check required.

Warren County is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

Pay: From $16.79 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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