Revised 6/25/19
Office of the Warden
MONROE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
4250 MANOR DRIVE
STROUDSBURG, PA. 18360-9415
570.992.3232 phone
570.992.6258 fax
MEMO
To: MONROE COUNTY CORRECTIONS APPLICANTS
From: WARDEN GARRY HAIDLE
Subject: APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The first step is to complete the attached application. The next step is to forward the completed
application and any resume or other pertinent information to this office. Application materials may be
mailed to the above address or personally delivered to the Monroe County Correctional Facility.
Your application will then be reviewed and, if necessary, filed for future reference. Applications
will be kept on file for six (6) months.
When the next testing is scheduled, you will be contacted to arrange for the test.
Please make sure that all areas are completely filled in, including complete mailing addresses for
prior employment and references. Addresses must also include house numbers with street names, and/or
R.D. #s with their box numbers, and/or Post Office Box numbers and zip codes. If applications are not
completed as above, they will be returned to you.
If you have any questions regarding the above procedure, please contact this office.
Revised 6/25/19
MONROE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
SUPPLEMENT 1 TO APPLICATION
To qualify for the position of Correctional Officer, applicants must be over 21 years of age at the start of
employment, and must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate. In addition, applicants will
be automatically disqualified if any of the factors listed below are evident:
1. Criminal conviction of Misdemeanor-2 or higher.
2. Criminal behavior, regardless if arrested or detected, for admissions by the applicant that would
be graded as a Felony.
3. Criminal behavior, regardless if arrested or detected, for admissions by the applicant that would
be graded as a Misdemeanor-1 within the past 10 years from date of application.
4. Any section listed in the Uniform Firearms Act, Brady Law, and any other federal law and
amendments prohibiting possession of a firearm.
5. Manufacturing of controlled substances.
6. Sale or delivery of controlled substances for any type of gain or profit.
7. Drug Admissions:
a. Usage of marijuana: No usage within the three years prior to filing an application. Usage
prior to the age of 18 does not automatically disqualify a candidate. Zero tolerance for
usage after the age of 25.
b. Usage of Schedule I, II, or III drugs, excluding marijuana, non-prescribed Schedule II
drugs and steroids as listed in the Controlled Substances, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act
(Act 64): No usage within the five years prior to filing an application. Usage prior to the
age of 18 does not automatically disqualify a candidate. Zero tolerance for usage after the
age of 25.
c. Usage of heroin, methamphetamine, LSD: Zero tolerance.
d. Abuse of medical prescription for the sole purpose of recreation use: Zero tolerance.
8. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction one year prior to filing an application; two DUI
convictions within seven years prior to filing an application, or any DUI charge after filing an
application.
9. Any type of incarceration at the MCCF facility within seven years of filing an application.
10. Law Enforcement: Criminal activity, regardless of grading, while in a law enforcement position.
11. Intentional falsification or omission of information on the Formal Application for Employment.
The Monroe County Correctional Facility will not hire anyone who may have contact with offenders and
shall not enlist the services of any contractor or volunteer who may have contact with offenders, who:
Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile
facility, or other institution;
Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community
facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent
or was unable to consent;
Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activities described
above.
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MONROE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
SUPPLEMENT 2 TO APPLICATION
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Correctional Officers work under unique and demanding conditions. The job duties include potential danger of
physical harm in the form of assaults by inmates or in quelling disturbances among them. Institutions must be staffed
24 hours a day, seven days a week. Correctional Officers may be assigned to any one of three working shifts. You
should be aware of these conditions and be willing to accept them.
Meals, uniforms and parking are provided to those on duty.
You must complete and sign this form and submit it with your application. If you are unwilling to comply with any one
of the eleven conditions of employment listed below, you will not be considered for the job of Correctional Officer.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
YES
NO
1. Are you willing and able to on work any shift and to work overtime as
needed?
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2. Are you willing to work on those weekends and holidays which occur during your
normal work schedule?
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3. Are you willing to comply with the Tobacco Free Policy which prohibits the use or
possession of tobacco products and associated devices in the facility, its grounds,
outbuildings and vehicles?
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4. Are you willing and able to report for work under adverse weather
conditions?
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5. Are you willing to work locked inside the facility unarmed and in direct
contact with inmates?
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6. Are you willing to take a medical examination?
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7. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation?
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8. Are you willing to submit to a drug screening?
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9. Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, lockup, community confinement
facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
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10. Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in
the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, coercion, or if
the victim did not consent or was unable to consent?
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11. Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the
activities described above?
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My typed name has the same force and effect as my written signature.
SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________ DATE: _______________
TYPE OR PRINT NAME LEGIBLY: ____________________________________________________
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