Office Of

Dauphin County Personnel

Requisition Number 311000-02-08	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania	Hourly Rate $ 18.00

The Dauphin County Prison is currently accepting applications for the full-time, varied shift positions of Correctional Officer. An employee in this position will be responsible for the care, custody and control of male and female inmates. This is a union position. A higher hourly rate may apply if candidate is an existing county employee.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program. The qualified candidate must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.

Application Process: Current employees must complete a Transfer Application and attach a resume. Non-County employees must complete a County Employment Application, available from the Dauphin County website at www.dauphincounty.org under the icon for employment opportunities. Both forms may be obtained from and submitted to the Personnel Department.

Posting Date: January 2, 2008

Application Deadline: Open Posting

Benefit Package:

An excellent County paid benefit package is available after a 90-day waiting period to all full-time employees. The County pays 100% of the premium for the following:

Ø Medical Insurance Coverage for employees and their eligible dependants

Ø Dental, Vision & Prescription Medication Coverage

Ø Term Life Insurance

The following benefits begin immediately:

Ø Paid Time Off Accrual

Ø Military Leave

Ø 9 Paid Holidays Per Year

Ø Bereavement Leave

Ø Pension Plan & Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan

Ø Optional Short-Term, Long-Term Disability at Employee’s Own Expense

The County of Dauphin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the event you require an accommodation to apply or to participate in the selection process, please contact the County Office of Personnel at (717) 780-6230. You may also visit our website at www.dauphincounty.org for more employment information or to print an employment application.

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