County of Northampton Department of Corrections
- 666 Walnut Ave. Easton PA 18042
Corrections Officer
The mission of Corrections Officers is to maintain security and order within the correctional facility, and to support our role in rehabilitating and preparing inmates for reentry. Newly hired employees are paid their base salary to attend our onsite academy where they will be trained on the skills and tools required to be successful. To be eligible for this position, candidate must have a valid driver’s license and pass pre-employment screening.
Salary: $41,334 – $65,249
Corrections Supervisor Sergeant
Directs and supervises Corrections Officers in the operation of housing units, control rooms, admission and discharge of inmates, and all other assignments. Oversees inmate activities and assists in resolving disputes. Provides direction and support with problems and issues encountered. Attends meetings and maintains files and records. To be eligible for this promotion, candidate must have 3 years internal experience as a Corrections Officer.
Salary: $56,420-$80,275
Corrections Supervisor Lieutenant
Directs, assigns, and supervises the work of Corrections Officers and Sergeants, enforcing policies and procedures. Responsible for the care of inmates and the security of the jail. Determines cause of identified issues and recommends changes to prevent future reoccurrences. To be eligible for this promotion, candidate must have 3 years internal experience as a Corrections Officer and an additional 3 years experience as a Sergeant.
Salary: $59,079-$84,099
Corrections Operations Administrator Captain
The core responsibility of this position is to provide public safety, care, custody and control of inmates while assisting in the enforcement of policies and procedures. Supervises and provides assignments to Sergeants and Lieutenants. Runs daily inspection of buildings and grounds. To be eligible for this promotion, candidate must have 5 years experience in Adult Corrections AND have 4 years experience as either a Sergeant or Lieutenant.
Salary: $64,777-$92,209
Deputy Warden of Safety and Security
Supervises the daily inspection of the buildings and grounds of the County jail. Executes Federal, State, and other directives, regulations and policies. Coordinates interagency programming. Liaises with public and private entities. Supervises Operations Administrator of Security, other subordinate Corrections positions, and contracted staff. To be eligible for this position, candidate must have a relevant Bachelor’s (or an additional 4 years of experience), 10 years corrections experience, and 4 years internal supervisory experience.
Salary: $77,873-$110,850
Warden
The Warden has charge of the administration, operation, and maintenance of the County’s penal facility, under the Director of Corrections. Duties includes supervising and coordinating assigned internal prison activities, services, programs, and facilities, and coordinating efforts of subordinate staff in all classifications. To be eligible for this promotion, candidate must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree, 12 years relevant experience with at least 10 years in corrections and 6 years of corrections supervision.
Salary: $93,617-$133,262
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
We’re looking for employees who have…
- Ability to follow oral and written orders
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to read and interpret written materials
- Ability to assess and evaluate surroundings
- Ability to perform simple math involving objects, money, dates, etc.
- Ability to utilize physical force necessary to defend oneself and others
- Ability to empathize with persons of different backgrounds
Company Bio
The Department of Corrections is dedicated to making a difference for its staff and for the community. We oversee the incarceration of male and female adult offenders utilizing methods that provide for public and institutional safety. We deliver a constitutional level of services to our inmates along with support and opportunities for them intended to prevent recidivism. The responsibility of corrections officers is to maintain custody and control of incarcerated pretrial and convicted offenders, caring for their needs and welfare in a secure, humane environment.