Correction Officer/Boiler Room Engineer

About the role

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (“MSO”) is seeking a qualified professional to work as a Correction Officer/Boiler Room Engineer (“Engineer”). The work schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday with an eight (8) hour flex shift between the hours 9:00p.m. to 9:00a.m. The days off for this position are Friday and Saturday. The hours and days off are subject to change at the discretion of Management and the needs of the Engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining start and stop generators and synchronize them on switch board;
• Reading gauges, adjusting equipment and observing the operation of all machinery;
• Maintaining and operating all boilers, furnaces and auxiliary boiler equipment, flow meters, pumps, compressors, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers and other similar mechanical items;
• Monitoring, operating and repairing the MSO’s heating and cooling systems;
• Maintaining electronic and physical logs for gauge reading, fuel consumed and similar data;
• When necessary, patrols facility; makes rounds and takes head counts; observes conduct and behavior of inmates, noting significant behavioral patterns; prevents disturbances; notes and investigates suspicious inmate behavior, including the possibility of contraband, by searching individuals, vehicles, mail, packages, and inmate quarters; develops working relationships with inmates by referring individuals to appropriate supportive services, as needed, to aid in rehabilitation; prepares reports relative to fires, disturbances, accidents, security breaches, and monthly evaluations on inmates; accounts for inmate whereabouts; may function as a Line Operational Officer as needed; enforces regulations pertaining to meals, recreation, shakedowns, showers, visits, key control, and inmate movement; assists in the training of new Officers; will be required to work mandatory overtime based on operational needs; must have the flexibility to work on multiple shifts as required; and performs other related work as required;
• Performing and/or assist in other duties as required by MSO management.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years boiler room/engineering field experience preferred; Correctional setting experience is also preferred;
• A valid 1st or 2nd Class Fireman License or higher issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required. Maintaining of such license in good standing is also required;
• Graduate from high school or possess a GED equivalency certificate;
• Ability to attend a thirteen-week MSO Correction Officer/Basic Training Academy at the discretion of MSO management;
• Strong knowledge of electricity, plumbing, steam fittings, and all mechanical entities in a boiler room/engineering setting, experience with Building Management Systems is a plus;
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 70 lbs.;
• Strong written and communication skills, ability to keep accurate records and generate timely reports as required;
• Maintain the yearly training standard as required by the MSO; ability to attend any other training as required by the department.

Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Must have an active valid driver’s license, the right to legally operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts, an acceptable driving record and ability to pass a criminal background check.

Benefits

Starting salary range is $76,800.38 to $79,920.38 plus additional incentives, bonuses and employment benefits. Provided through a collective bargaining agreement.

Pay

Starting salary range is $76,800.38 to $79,920.38.

Schedule

The work schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday with an eight (8) hour flex shift between the hours 9:00p.m. to 9:00a.m. The days off for this position are Friday and Saturday. The hours and days off are subject to change at the discretion of Management and the needs of the Engineering department.

Contact Information

To apply, interested candidates can review this job posting at www.middlesexsheriff.org and may submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.