Correctional Officer: Public Safety Career with Training

Hampden County Sheriff's Office; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid vacation and holidays

State Employees' Retirement System

Job summary

Hampden County Sheriff's Office in Massachusetts seeks a Correctional Officer to balance security with the human side of corrections. You will build relationships with justice-involved individuals and help maintain a safe, secure environment.

No prior correctional experience is required. We’ll provide the training, tools and support to succeed, and look for dependable, professional, and team‑oriented people who treat others with compassion and respect.

Qualifications

• No prior correctional experience required; training provided.
• We seek dependable, professional, team‑oriented individuals who treat others with compassion and respect.

Responsibilities

• Build professional relationships with justice-involved individuals.
• Communicate effectively in challenging situations.
• Maintain a safe, secure and respectful environment.

Skills

Dependable

Professional

Team-oriented

Compassion and respect

Job description

Hampden County Sheriff's Office in Massachusetts seeks a Correctional Officer to balance security with the human side of corrections. You will build relationships with justice-involved individuals and help maintain a safe, secure environment.

No prior correctional experience is required. We’ll provide the training, tools and support to succeed, and look for dependable, professional, and team‑oriented people who treat others with compassion and respect.