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Massachusetts Employer Correctional Officer in Middleton, Massachusetts
Job Description: The basic purpose of this position is to maintain order and security in a correctional institution. Incumbents of positions in this area maintain care and custody of inmates detained or sentenced to the Essex County Correctional Facility, ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed; supervise their occupational, vocational, and recreational activities; patrol correctional facilities; observe conduct and behavior of inmates; investigate suspicious inmate activity; and perform related work as required. Other duties performed are under somewhat undesirable working conditions and may require intermittent moderate physical effort and potential risk of injury typically associated with working with inmates. Incumbents hold the sworn office of Correctional Officer. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: -Must be over the age of (19) on the day of employment. -US citizenship, dual US citizenship, or US Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status. -Ability to qualify in all phases of testing (written, medical, physical, and psychological). -High School Degree or GED. -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. -Valid license to carry a firearm (Applicants may be in process of obtaining during hiring process but must have valid license to carry prior to graduating academy. If hired prior to age 21, a license must be obtained upon reaching 21 years of age). -Regular and predictable work attendance. -Ability to act calmly, make decisions and act quickly in emergency and dangerous situations. Ability to adapt to varying work situations. -Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress. -Ability to establish and maintain rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds. -Ability to lift or carry inmate or fellow officer in time of need. -Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of times. Possess reasonable physical stamina and endurance. -Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, analyze and determine the applicability of data, draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations. AAP/EEO Statement: The Essex County Sheriff?s Department is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must successfully pass an extensive personal interview and background check. Below is a list of documents you are required to submit along with your employment application. Applications will not be processed unless all required documents are received by Human Resources. Copies are acceptable for all items except transcripts which will need to be original transcripts in a sealed envelope. 1.Valid Driver?s License 2.Birth Certificate with Official Seal 3.DD214 (If Military Service ? Copy 2 or 4) 4.License to Carry Firearms (if applicable) 5.Social Security Card 6.Naturalization Documents (if applicable) 7.High School Diploma/GED 8.Official College Transcript in sealed envelope (if applicable) 9.Passport (if applicable) 10.Resume Benefits:\$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS! State Retirement Health Insurance: 75% Commonwealth Paid Dental / Vision Coverage Long / Short Term Disability Life Insurance Options Deferred Compensation Tuition Remission programs Shift Differential Extended Illness Leave Bank Program Student Loan Forgiveness Program Paid Holidays (DOUBLE time and a half for major holidays) Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick) Educational Bonuses (Associates: \$2,500 /Bachelor\'s \$3,500 /Master\'s \$4,000) Physical Fitness Bonus (\$750) Clothing Allowance (\$1,000) Performan e Bonus