SEASONAL Correctional Officer

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Northampton, MA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Correctional Officer is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of inmates in a correctional institution during the contracted season. This includes but is not limited to, daily supervision of inmate occupational, vocational, rehabilitation and recreational activities. The Seasonal Correctional Officer is responsible for the general security of his/her assigned post in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures. The position requires the Seasonal Correctional Officer to work a flexible schedule, any shift, any day of the week and overtime as required from the dates of May 18th through September 15th including holidays.

Requirements

Enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree program in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Law Enforcement required
Must be at least 19 years of age upon hire
Must not have been convicted of a felony or served a sentence in a Jail of House of Correction
General knowledge of the purpose of a correctional facility and the goals and purposes of the Hampshire Jail and House of Corrections
Knowledge of the elements of criminal law and court procedures
Ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups
Ability to communicate with others in a direct, clear, and professional manner
Ability to follow moderately complex written or oral instructions
Ability to work under continued harassment in a confined area and remain calm under stress
Must be able to work varying hours and shifts as well as overtime
Ability to get along with others and maintain harmonious working relationships and be of good character
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Must successfully pass a background check
Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license
Known and accessible telephone number

Responsibilities

Responsible for the direct care, custody and supervision of inmates in the correctional institution.
Perform custodial and rehabilitative duties in a wide variety of assigned posts on any shift
Escort & transport inmates under restraint; authorize the movement of inmates within a correctional facility
Make periodic rounds, head counts, security checks and wellness checks of assigned area as required
Patrol assigned area(s)
Lock and unlock doors as needed
Note and investigate suspicious inmate activities
Frisk or strip-search persons for contraband
Observe and respond to inmate behavioral patterns to avert violent behavior, suicide, escape & other crises, etc.
Develop working relationships with inmates, resolve conflicts between or among inmates
Check inmates into institution, fingerprints and obtains necessary data from incoming inmates
Assist processing inmates out of institution at completion of sentence
Supervise inmates in daily activities as needed
Operate communication devices
Make entries into unit logs and prepare incident reports as required
Place violent persons in restraint or isolation
Work with inmates who may be emotionally unstable, mentally retarded or assaultive persons
Work under exposure to injury
May be required to work overtime, as needed
Performs any other task or assignment given by area supervisor or as required