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The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is seeking qualified professionals to work as a Correction Officers at the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction in Billerica, MA. This is a full-time, non-exempt position covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential job duties and responsibilities of Correction Officers includes, but is not limited to, the following:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Correction Officers work in a correctional facility on a 24/7 basis and are required to work on varied shifts (7/3; 3/11; 11/7), weekends, nights, holiday and are subject to being forced to work over eight (8) hours depending on operational needs. Correction Officers may encounter verbal and physical abuse from offenders; interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; work alone in an isolated area; required to lift and carry heavy objects and; restrain inmates/detainees in accordance with policy. Correction Officers may also work under exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Individuals selected for the position of Correction Officer shall be cognizant of the confidential and sensitive nature of working in a law enforcement agency and must comply with all institutional rules regarding safety and security.
QUALIFICATIONS:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Salary: Starting annual base salary is $60,885 plus additional benefits, including a $2,500 sign on bonus.
Interested candidates for the position of Correction Officer must register for the required written examination by submitting a written request to HR@sdm.state.ma.us or call 781.960.2800.
For further information regarding the Correction Officer position, please visit www.middlesexsheriff.org and review the ‘Employment’ tab.
Full Time
$49k-61k (estimate)
04/04/2023
07/02/2024
middlesexsheriff.org
CAMBRIDGE, MA
25 - 50
1692
GERALD S BREEN
<$5M
The Middlesex Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency which serves the 54 cities and towns of Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The agency's primary responsibility is oversight of the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction in Billerica, Massachusetts. In addition, the MSO operates the Office of Civil Process, a community counseling center and community service programs. Established in 1692, the MSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States.
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