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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00232805 |
Description Activated On: 4/14/2026 11:20:47 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position oversees the 24-hour operation of contracted facilities, which includes security; facility maintenance; emergency services; medical; counseling services; and the care, custody, and control of reentrants in a comprehensive community based correctional program. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. (20%)- Provides guidance to all facility employees including treatment, security, food service, mid-level managers/supervisors, and administrative personnel. Maintains a positive relationship with facility staff to ensure that that the facility remains in compliance with accreditation, local codes and laws, and Department of Corrections (DOC) policy. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with federal, state, and county judicial representatives, Parole, Pennsylvania State Police, and other law enforcement officials to include testifying on behalf of the department. Attends agency and other meetings as required. (20%)- Makes announced and unannounced inspections of DOC-operated and/or contracted community programs; evaluates the operations, security, and treatment programs to ensure compliance with DOC policies and procedures. Identifies deficiencies and necessary improvements. Ensures facility compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards. Ensures emergency plans are updated and maintained. Directs incident response and handling of all emergency situations (medical, security, operational, etc.) occurring inside the center. Serves as the Incident Commander, maintains updated facility emergency plans and ensures staff knowledge of emergency response. (20%)- Develops, implements and enforces rules and regulations for reentrants regarding pro-social behavior, socio-economic development, accountability, community service, employment opportunities, educational opportunities and program-based incentives. Ensures reentrants have access to professional, medical, dental and psychological services as needed. Liaisons with other aspects of the Criminal Justice System, including but not limited to judges, wardens, district attorneys, and Parole. Serves on local, regional and statewide committees related to criminal justice and successful reentry. Promotes understanding of community corrections through regular community meetings, news releases, speeches, guided tours, and other public relations activities. Enlists community service organizations, community leaders, and local employers to consider reentrants for employment and housing opportunities. (20%)- Conducts reentrant disciplinary hearings and administers disciplines in accordance with department policy. Detains reentrants, using force as necessary, in accordance with department policy and statute. Supervises all reentrant transfers and security returns to a State Correctional Institution; ensuring they are conducted in a safe and secure manner in accordance with department policy. Ensures all facility security equipment and video surveillance equipment is accounted for and functioning properly. Directs the drug interdiction, security threat group and search processes while gathering intelligence to support departmental and law enforcement efforts. (15%)- Ensures the accurate completion and timely submission of staff, reentrant and facility reports. Addresses deficiencies and ensures corrective action is taken in a timely manner. Assists with the development, implementation and enforcement of departmental policies and procedures affecting community corrections. Develops, implements, and enforces local policy and procedures regarding administration, operations, security, and treatment. (5%)- Performs other related duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Exercise therapeutic care, custody, and control over reentrants 2. Direct reentry programs and operations through subordinate staff 3. Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff 4. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing 5. Review, analyze, and interpret information 6. Operate basic office equipment 7. Maintain regular and reliable attendance 8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships 9. Present informational briefings to individuals and groups 10. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels 11. Visually observe reentrants’ activities 12. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet) 13. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing 14. Work overtime as required 15. Travel as required |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Makes decisions that include but are not limited to determining reentrant placements, assessing contract compliance, and making recommendations regarding reentrant sanctioning in accordance with policy. When necessary, decisions may also be made with the assistance of the Regional Director. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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