2026 Correction Officer I (October)
About The Position
This exam is being administered by the Human Resources Division (HRD) to establish an eligible list from which to fill Correction Officer I vacancies in the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC). Correction Officers work under direct supervision of other employees of a higher grade. They maintain custodial care and control of inmates by escorting or transporting them under restraint, patrolling facilities, making periodic rounds, head counts and security checks of buildings, grounds and inmate quarters, monitoring inmates' movements and whereabouts, and guarding and directing inmates during work assignments to maintain order and security in a correctional institution. They observe conduct and behavior of inmates, develop working relationships with inmates by referring individuals to appropriate supportive services, complete evaluation reports, and perform related operational duties. 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.
Requirements
- Must have reached the age of 19 as of the date of the exam
- Must have either a high school diploma or equivalency certificate approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or three years of experience in the armed forces of the United States with last release or discharge under honorable conditions
- Ability to gather information
- Ability to read, understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations
- Ability to write concisely and accurately to extract facts
- Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of quantitative and qualitative data
- Ability to maintain accurate records in Inmate Management System (IMS)
Nice To Haves
- Candidates can submit a claim for Veteran Status preference
- Candidates can submit a claim for Disabled Veteran Status preference
- Son or daughter of a Correction Officer employed in Massachusetts who was killed or died of injuries received in the performance of duty, or who was permanently disabled as a result of injuries received in the performance of duty, is entitled to certification preference
Responsibilities
- Maintains custodial care and control of inmates by escorting or transporting them under restraint, patrolling facilities, making periodic rounds, head counts and security checks of buildings, grounds and inmate quarters, monitoring inmates' movements and whereabouts, and guarding and directing inmates during work assignments to maintain order and security in a correctional institution
- Observes conduct and behavior of inmates
- Develops working relationships with inmates by referring individuals to appropriate supportive services
- Evaluation reports
- Performs related operational duties and performs related work as required
Benefits
- Inquiries concerning salary should be directed to the Municipality at the time of employment consideration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
