SkillBridge: Correctional Officer - Massachusetts Department of Correction
About The Position
The Massachusetts Department of Correction (Mass DOC) is partnering with BufferSprings to offer a powerful SkillBridge opportunity for transitioning service members who are ready to find purpose in their next chapter. This isn’t about checking boxes or filling time. It’s about stepping into a new kind of uniform and playing a real role in protecting and rebuilding our communities. During your SkillBridge with Mass DOC, you’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple career paths. You’ll work alongside officers, program leaders, medical teams, educators, administrators, and operational staff who wake up every day to serve a bigger purpose. Whether you're exploring a long-term career in public safety or testing the waters in a structured, mission-driven environment, this opportunity gives you a front-row seat to real impact. Go behind the walls and inside the system to see how the Department of Correction operates. Shadow and support seasoned professionals across departments like custody, reentry, logistics, education, health services, and administration. Attend live hiring events, academy prep sessions, and behind-the-scenes tours. Receive mentorship from BufferSprings and Mass DOC leaders who believe in growing talent from within. Build relationships and gain insights that give you a competitive edge in the state hiring process.
Requirements
- Transitioning service member approved for the DoD SkillBridge program.
- Driven by structure, purpose, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.
- Curious about a career in public service, safety, reentry, or community justice.
- Dependable, respectful, and ready to learn.
- Strong sense of duty, integrity, and personal accountability.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure.
- Willingness to learn and adapt within a highly structured environment.
- Clear and respectful communication, both verbal and written.
- Situational awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.
- Basic computer literacy and comfort with structured documentation.
- Physical and mental readiness to participate in on-site activities.
- Demonstrated interest in public service, security, rehabilitation, or logistics.
- Commitment to completing the full SkillBridge term with consistent attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Military Police or Security Forces experience.
- Leadership roles at any rank.
- Experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain.
- Experience in behavioral or mental health support.
- Experience in administrative or personnel management.
- Experience in facility, equipment, or vehicle maintenance.
- Experience from combat arms and other high-responsibility fields.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience across multiple career paths within the Department of Correction.
- Shadow and support seasoned professionals in departments such as custody, reentry, logistics, education, health services, and administration.
- Attend live hiring events, academy prep sessions, and behind-the-scenes tours.
- Receive mentorship from BufferSprings and Mass DOC leaders.
- Build relationships and gain insights for the state hiring process.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in high-impact roles.
- Exclusive preparation for the Correction Officer exam and academy.
- Dedicated mentorship from veterans and Mass DOC leaders.
- Priority interview consideration for future job openings.
- Connection to a career that values loyalty, service, and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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