Corrections Community Center Monitor - Pittsburgh Community Corrections Center

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Job description

THE POSITION If you want to leave work each day knowing you are making an impact on the justice system in your area by preparing re-entrants for successful transition back into their families and the community, this is the position for you! The Pittsburgh Community Corrections Center (CCC) is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and compassionate monitor to join our dynamic team. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians, do not miss it! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Community Center Monitor, you will provide care, custody, control, monitoring, and supervision to re-entrants at our facility. Our goal is to provide the highest quality residential and treatment services and ensure safety and security. You will help meet this mission daily by maintaining daily activity logs for re-entrants, observing behavior through one-on-one and group interactions, conducting drills, and documenting findings during scheduled and unscheduled searches. Part of monitoring behaviors and activities will include maintaining inventories of prescription medications, security equipment, tools, toxic chemicals, and housekeeping supplies. You will also greet and register all visitors and ensure safe and secure movement throughout the center. Other key job duties include conducting new re-entrant orientations, administering and documenting breathalyzer and urine analysis tests, notating behavior and misconduct records, and attending disciplinary hearings. Help us provide an environment where security and treatment services positively impacts the behavior of individuals, join the DOC today! 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 hours per week Community Corrections Centers are staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24-hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Your work schedule will be determined at the time of hire based on operational needs. Salary: Candidates new to the Commonwealth will begin at the starting rate of pay listed on this posting. 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: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be willing and able to work in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. This position requires shift work. You must be willing and able to work different shifts or irregular scheduled hours. 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: 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Additional Requirement - This position is in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in this location? Yes No 02 Additional Requirement - This position requires shift work. Are you able to work different shifts or irregular scheduled hours? Yes No 03 Additional Requirement - This position requires you to successfully complete classroom training at the Department of Corrections Training Academy in Elizabethtown, PA. Will you be available to complete this training? Yes No 04 Preferred Qualification - Do you have any experience working within a secure facility (i.e. correctional setting or detention center)? Yes No 05 Preferred Qualification - Do you have any experience working within a law enforcement entity (local, county, state, or federal level)? Yes No 06 Preferred Qualification - Do you have any experience providing counseling/guidance (i.e. lead worker/supervisory, mentoring/counseling individuals, or giving orders in military)? Yes No 07 Preferred Qualification - Do you have any experience working within the security field? Yes No Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website

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