Correctional Officer

Statement of Responsibilities

• Shall be responsible for the care and custody of inmates detained at the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Correctional Center or related programs.
• Shall supervise inmates work details within the correctional center facility, ensuring that areas of responsibility are maintained in a clean, secure, and sanitary manner.
• Shall conduct searches of inmates and areas within the facility for contraband in accordance with Sheriff's Office policy and procedures.
• Shall ensure and enforce that the inmate population adhere to the Correctional Center's rules and regulations.
• Shall prepare inmate disciplinary, informational and other significant reports as required by the Facility Shift Commander.
• Shall transport prisoners to courts, hospitals or other institutions while securing their safety and secure custody.
• Shall adhere to proper key control procedures.
• Shall conduct accurate inmate head counts in accordance with Sheriff's Office policy and procedures.
• Shall be responsible for making recommendations to the classification board on each inmate assigned to his/her housing unit.
• Shall make recommendations to superiors regarding Sheriff's Office policy and procedure changes in accordance with the chain of command.
• Shall be required to maintain and properly document all facility logbooks.
• Shall conduct daily cell inspections to prevent contraband, security and sanitary violations.
• Shall be familiar with and ensure compliance with all emergency contingency plans: body alarm, escape, disorder, medical and fire emergency evacuation procedures.
• Shall assist and perform all other duties as assigned by the Facility Shift Commander.

Requirements

• Minimum age 21
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Honorable Discharge from the Armed Services (when applicable)
• Valid Driver's License
• Pass a drug and psychological screening
• Pass a general and criminal background check
• Pass a written exam
• Pass a physical fitness test
• Demonstrate verbal, written and computer skills sufficient to effectively communicate
• Provide approved licensures (when applicable)
• Authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Union Membership
• Tuition Remission
• Massachusetts State Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Vacation/Personal/Sick Benefits
• Paid Holidays/Comp
• Stipends for Longevity, Cleaning & Clothing, EMT Certificate Education, and Fitness
• Shift Bidding

Salary: $74,074.52

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