Correctional Officer

1 month ago


Northampton, United States Mass., Inc. Full time
When applying, please make sure to have your updated resume attached Interviews will be scheduled on site at the Hampshire Sheriff's Office and House of Correction, located at: 205 Rocky Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Correctional Officer duties include, but are not limited to the following: responsible for the care, custody and supervision of inmates in a correctional institution. This includes but is not limited to, daily supervision of inmate occupational, vocational, rehabilitation and recreational activities. The Correctional Officer performs related work as required. The Correctional Officer is responsible for the general security of his/her assigned post in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures.

The position requires the Correctional Officer to work a flexible schedule, any shift, any day of the week and overtime as required, including holidays and weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Performance of duties under somewhat undesirable conditions and may present potential risk of injury typically associated with working with inmates, probationers, and parolees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Must have the physical ability to lift/carry an inmate or fellow officer in time of need/crisis
  • Regularly required to stand and walk; talk and hear; lift and carry; push and pull with force; and maintain balance
  • Occasionally required to climb, stoop, reach with hands/arms & occasionally lift and/or move boxes up to 20 lbs.
  • Manual dexterity required in performing duties
  • Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision; reading of written, printed or computer screen data
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology or a related field is highly preferred. A combination of a high school diploma with relevant experience is required.
  • Must be at least 19 years of age upon date of resume submission on MassCareers
  • Must be able to successfully meet the graduation requirements for the Training Academy
  • Must not have been convicted of a felony or served a sentence in a 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 follow moderately complex written or oral instructions
  • Ability to work in a confined area and remain calm under stress
  • Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including overtime and holidays
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required
  • Must successfully pass background check, drug screening and pre-employment physical
  • Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license

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