<p>Location: Lehigh County Jail</p> <p>Status: Full Time</p> <p>This is corrections security and custody work, at the full performance level, ensuring the care, custody and control of inmates in a County correctional facility. Work includes immediate responsibility for enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining order and discipline among inmates, escorting inmates, and preventing escapes; work also involves operation of electronic control panels and other security equipment, as well as, computers. A position in this class reports to supervisory-level corrections personnel.</p> <p>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to learn and understand the rules and regulations relating to the operation of a correctional facility. </li><li>Ability to quickly learn the methods and techniques used in the control and custody of inmates, including appropriate use of force and defensive tactics. </li><li>Ability to supervise the activities of inmates in custody. </li><li>Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions. Ability to remain alert at all times. </li><li>Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies. </li><li>Ability to keep records and to write clear and concise reports. </li><li>Applicants must be over age 21. </li><li>Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license is also required </li></ul> <p>Schedule:</p> <p>Varies</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p>Experience involving the supervision of groups of individuals is preferred.</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>G.E.D. or High School Diploma</p> <p>Bargaining Unit:</p> <p>Yes</p> <p>Shift Differentials:</p> <p>Second Shift: Additional $1/Hour</p> <p>Third Shift: Additional $.75</p> <p>Premium pay for holidays (11 days per year) when worked</p> <p>Comments:</p> <p>A COUNTY APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMITTED, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT STATE "SEE RESUME" ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTY APPLICATION - THE INFORMATION MUST BE ON THE ACTUAL COUNTY APPLICATION. IF AN APPLICANT DOES NOT COMPLETE THE ENTIRE COUNTY APPLICATION, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.</p> <p>A criminal background check is required.</p>