Correctional Officer

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 72,622 - 87,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Membership

Massachusetts State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

Paid Holidays/Comp

Stipends for Longevity, Cleaning & Clothing, EMT Certificate Education, and Fitness

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking candidates for the Correctional Officer position. This role involves supervising inmates, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with facility regulations.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the care and custody of inmates as well as preparing necessary reports. The position requires passing various screenings and maintaining effective communication. Benefit packages include union membership, state retirement plans, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug and psychological screening.
• Must pass a general and criminal background check.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Care and custody of inmates in the facility.
• Supervise inmate work details while ensuring compliance with rules.
• Conduct searches for contraband following policy.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Transport prisoners safely to different locations.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Computer skills

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description - Correctional Officer (2600015D)

Correctional Officer - (2600015D)

Description

***If interested in applying, please go to our Career Page. NCSO Employment Application must be submitted. Application will be emailed to you (Check your SPAM Folders)

The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office seeks to employ talented and committed individuals interested in joining a multi-talented, multi-cultural and professional organization dedicated to providing the utmost of public safety to the citizens of Norfolk County. In support of the Sheriff’s mission to serve the citizens of Norfolk County by enhancing public safety, employees are tasked with the operation of a safe, secure and humane correctional facility through the principles of direct supervision. In order to accomplish this goal, new employees become part of a highly trained, dedicated, professional, compassionate, and diverse workforce.

The level of responsibility of our employees requires that we take great care in recruiting the best candidates we can find. The Norfolk Sheriff's Office is committed to identifying hard-working and dedicated individuals pursuing careers in public safety/law enforcement. Our organization seeks individuals committed to the values of honor, integrity and selfless service.

Statement of Responsibilities

• Shall be responsible for the care and custody of inmates detained at the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Correctional Center or related programs.
• Shall supervise inmates work details within the correctional center facility, ensuring that areas of responsibility are maintained in a clean, secure, and sanitary manner.
• Shall conduct searches of inmates and areas within the facility for contraband in accordance with Sheriff's Office policy and procedures.
• Shall ensure and enforce that the inmate population adhere to the regulations. Correctional Center's rules and
• Shall prepare inmate disciplinary, informational and other significant reports as required by the Facility Shift Commander.
• Shall transport prisoners to courts, hospitals or other institutions while securing their safety and secure custody.
• Shall adhere to proper key control procedures.
• Shall conduct accurate inmate head counts in accordance with Sheriff's Office policy and procedures.
• Shall be responsible for making recommendations to the classification board on each inmate assigned to his/her housing unit.
• Shall make recommendations to superiors regarding Sheriff's Office policy and procedure changes in accordance with the chain of command.
• Shall be required to maintain and properly document all facility logbooks.
• Shall conduct daily cell inspections to prevent contraband, security and sanitary violations.
• Shall be familiar with and ensure compliance with all emergency contingency plans: body alarm, escape, disorder, medical and fire emergency evacuation procedures.
• Shall assist and perform all other duties as assigned by the Facility Shift Commander.
• The Sheriff of Norfolk County reserves the right to add or delete from these responsibilities.

Benefits

• Union Membership
• Massachusetts State Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Paid Holidays/Comp
• Stipends for Longevity, Cleaning & Clothing, EMT Certificate Education, and Fitness
• Shift Bidding

The Norfolk Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be given equal opportunity for employment regardless of gender, race, creed, disability, color, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, or political or union affiliation. The Norfolk Sheriff's Office will conform to all applicable laws and regulations related to Equal Opportunity Employment. Our agency shall ensure that all employee candidates are selected based on organizational need and the ability of the employee candidate to perform the required job functions with or without accommodations.

Interested candidates seeking employment should review our employment requirements and complete an application for employment. Please submit a current resume with your application. Our recruitment office may be contacted at 781-751-3343.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Honorable Discharge from the Armed Services (when applicable)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Pass a drug and psychological screening
• Pass a general and criminal background check
• Pass a written exam
• Pass a physical fitness test
• Demonstrate verbal, written and computer skills sufficient to effectively communicate
• Provide approved licensures (when applicable)
• Authorized to work in the United State

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Dedham - 200 West Street

Job

Public Safety

Agency

Sherriffs Dept Norfolk

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Multiple

Number of Openings

20

Salary

72,622.00 - 87,445.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affir­matic Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Sashell Thebaud - 7817513343

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No