Corrections Officer - Northampton County Jail

Posting number: 2026-CO3E

Department: Corrections

Division: Corrections

Job classification: Corrections Officer

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections

Summary

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Examples of duties

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Corrections Officer position is responsible for maintaining order and securing inmates in the County Jail.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to a Corrections Supervisor – Sergeant and Corrections Supervisor – Lieutenant, and/or other higher level supervisory officer as designated.  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.  
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
When necessary, Corrections Officers may be required to work in excess of eight (8) hours at one time and without restrictions, and be able to perform the duties and responsibilities at 100% of capacity, in order to be deemed fit for duty.

Processes incoming inmates.

Conducts searches within the facility and searches of inmate cells in accordance with established policies, regulations, and/or procedures.

Transports inmates as necessary.

Monitors inmate activities, including both supervision and interaction with inmates.

Coordinates daily activities of inmates.

Makes required rounds to check safety and welfare of inmates.

Processes paperwork, completing required reports and forms on a daily basis, such as incidents of misbehavior or violation of rules.

Interacts with the public via telephone or face-to-face and coordinates activities with outside agencies and internal County personnel.

Enters information into the Jail’s computer system.

Reviews and interprets Court orders, remands, and releases.

Observes inmates to detect violations of Jail regulations or any unusual physical appearance or behavior of inmates.
Physically restrains inmates when necessary to prevent injuries to staff and other inmates, and to maintain security.  

Uses weapons, handcuffs, and minimum amount of physical force to maintain discipline and order among inmates in situations which necessitate.

Learns names and identification numbers, and recognizes faces of problem inmates, by observing and receiving information from other officers so that such persons can be closely observed. Briefs officers on incoming shift as to unusual activities and inmate status.

On reporting to work, attends shift briefings and reads bulletins issued by the department or institution to keep abreast of changes in policies/regulations, and to receive work assignments.

Directs inmates in housekeeping duties in the cell block area such as sweeping/mopping of floors, making beds, and dusting/vacuuming to maintain sanitary conditions.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perfor