Correctional Officer Job at Sheriff's Dept Barnstable
Sheriff's Dept Barnstable Bourne, MA
Our eleven-week paid Academy prepares entry level Correctional Officers for a career that blends security work, human services and leadership opportunities. This work is rewarding on many levels and draws on a wide range of skills. The ideal candidate has strong communication and leadership skills to maintain order and control as well as strong judgment to make good decisions in high stress situations. We are committed to ensuring a safe workplace where staff are provided with tools and resources to meet today's challenges, including robust training and professional development. As a Correctional Officer you will be working as part of a team to ensure inmates receive the tools and resources they need to be successful when they are released.
**This position has a start date of September 11, 2023**
Written Test and PT Test will be conducted in June/July 2023
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain custodial care, and control of the inmates in their assigned area
- Oversee inmate compliance with inmate disciplinary rules and regulations
- Responsible for inspecting inmate housing units and ensuring all areas are kept to facility standards
- Responsible for ensuring written reports and/or work orders are submitted when housing, safety standards or maintenance issues arise
- Responsible for patrolling assigned areas of the facility, and ensuring the facility is kept in accordance with departmental policies, necessary to prevent escapes, riots and disorders
- Responsible for administering first aid up to their level of training
- Responsible for supervising inmate visits and monitoring inmate mail in accordance with departmental policies
- Responsible for enforcing all relevant facility rules and regulations as it relates to inmate behavior
- Responsible for clearly communicating with the inmate population, with an emphasis on inmates following instructions given to them
- Responsible for booking inmates, including but not limited to fingerprinting, photographing and collecting data from incoming inmates
- Good attendance is an essential aspect of this position
- Must be 21 years of age by completion of the academy
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; B.S. degree Criminal Justice preferred but not required
- Ability to follow written and oral instruction
- Pass written, physical fitness and drug exams
- Must be eligible to obtain a license to carry a firearm in the state if MA
- Successfully complete an oral interview
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