Correction Officer I - Civil Service Exam - Where Assigned

Overview

Correction Officer I - Civil Service Exam - Where Assigned - (250006XF)

Responsibilities

Maintains Custodial care and control of incarcerated individuals by escorting or transporting them under restraint, patrolling facilities, making periodic rounds, head counts and security checks of buildings, grounds and incarcerated individual's quarters, monitoring incarcerated individuals' movements and whereabouts, and guarding and directing incarcerated individuals during work assignments to maintain order and security in a correctional institution; observes conduct and behavior of incarcerated individuals; develops working relationships with incarcerated individuals be revering individuals to appropriate supportive servicer; prepares monthly evaluation reports; performs related operational duties and performs related work as required.

All applicants under consideration will be subject to a physical abilities test, psychological test, drug test, submit to a full background check and be required to have a medical form filled out by your physician before entering a twelve (12) week Recruit Academy.

Working conditions

Correction Officers may work in a correctional facility, alone in an isolated area; may work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, or nights and are subject to a standby (on call) work status; may be subjected to verbal and physical abuse from others; may be required to interact with people who are under physical and / or emotional stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; are subject to injury from firearms; may work under exposure to adverse weather conditions; may travel for job-related purposes; and may be required to furnish private transportation for reimbursable job-related travel.

Applicants must be at least nineteen (19) years of age at the time of civil service exam and are required to have a current Massachusetts Class D Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.

No person who has been convicted of a felony, convicted of a misdemeanor, or has been confined in any jail or house of correction for said conviction shall be appointed.

Qualifications

Qualifications First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

• Minimum Entrance Requirements : In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 31, section 64, applicants must have graduated from high school or must possess an equivalency certificate issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education; or must have served at least three years in the armed forces of the United States, the last discharge or release from which must have been under honorable conditions.
• Special Requirements : Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don\'t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Job Details

Public Safety

Department of Correction

Full-time

Multiple

Sep 29, 2025, 2 : 11 : 19 PM

80

69,037.54 - 95,656.60 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Janice Perez - 5084223648

Bargaining Unit : 04-MCOFU - Correction Officers

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No

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