Senior Correctional Officer — Security & Inmate Care

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Middleton seeks a Correctional Officer II to help maintain order in the Essex County Correctional Facility. You will supervise inmates, patrol facilities, conduct rounds, and prepare detailed reports as part of daily operations.

The role requires 19+, a HS diploma or GED, background checks, and the ability to act calmly in emergencies. This is a full-time position with firearms handling where authorized.

Qualifications

• 19 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Must successfully pass an extensive personal interview and background check.
• Ability to qualify in all phases of testing (written, medical, physical, and psychological).
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or served a sentence in a Jail or House of Correction.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Regular and predictable work attendance.
• Ability to act calmly, make decisions and act quickly in emergency and dangerous situations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow complex written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custodial care and control of inmates detained or sentenced to the Essex County Correctional Facility by escorting them under restraint; patrolling facilities; making periodic rounds, head counts and security checks of building, grounds and inmate quarters.
• Monitors inmate movements and whereabouts.
• Supervises and directs inmates during work assignments in order to maintain order and security.
• Observes conduct and behavior of inmates, noting significant behavioral patterns, to prevent disturbances, violence, escapes, or other crises such as suicides.
• Notes and investigates suspicious inmate activity relative to contraband by searching individuals, packages, mail and inmate quarters for weapons or other forbidden devices, objects, and material.
• Develops working relationships with inmates by referring individuals to appropriate supportive services (medical, psychiatric, vocational, etc.) as needed to aid in rehabilitation and to foster an atmosphere of cooperation between inmates and staff.
• Prepares written reports on such occurrences as fires, disturbances, accidents, security breaches, etc.
• Makes entries into unit log of daily activities and reviews daily activity reports to have accurate and up‑to‑date information.
• Perform related duties such as screening visitors; operating two‑way radios; carrying and operating firearms, serving food to inmates, etc.
• Assist in transporting inmates outside of facility.
• Prepare disciplinary, informational, and confidential reports.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Observation skills

Emergency decision making

Report writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Middleton seeks a Correctional Officer II to help maintain order in the Essex County Correctional Facility. You will supervise inmates, patrol facilities, conduct rounds, and prepare detailed reports as part of daily operations.

The role requires 19+, a HS diploma or GED, background checks, and the ability to act calmly in emergencies. This is a full-time position with firearms handling where authorized.