Correction Officer II

2026 Correction Officer II

Location: Statewide, MA

Job Number: 260815

COII

Dept.: Department of Correction

Opening Date: 02/13/2026

Closing Date: 07/07/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

If you currently have a Civil Service Online Account DO NOT create a new account to apply for this exam.

Written Examination Date: August 15, 2026

Final date to receive applications: July 7, 2026

Examination Fee: $150

Written Examination Locations: Various sites across the Commonwealth

Exam Weights: 44% Technical Knowledge, 36% Situational Judgement Test, 20% Experience and Education

To be eligible for this examination you must:

• Be an employee in the Department of Correction with permanent civil service status in the title of Correction Officer I; and
• Have been employed in the eligible title after certification from a civil service list, on a permanent or temporary civil service basis for twelve months preceding the examination date. Time spent on a temporary appointment in the title of Correction Officer II will not interrupt the service period in your permanent position.

Eligible List: Individuals placed on the resulting eligible list shall be eligible for certification for such period as the administrator shall determine, but in any event not to exceed two years, unless otherwise outlined in MGL Chapter 31 § 25.

All applications and examination processing fees must be received by the Final date to receive applications. Two confirmation emails will be sent: one confirming your application has been received, and one confirming your payment has been received. Your application is not complete until you have received both confirmation emails.

Makeup examinations are not typically offered. If you are unable to appear for the examination on the exam date due to an emergency, you may request a makeup examination by filing a written request with verifiable documentation to HRD no later than seven calendar days from the original written examination date. HRD reserves the right to approve or deny your request and may require an additional examination processing fee upon approval.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested by submitting the Testing Accommodations Request Form and supporting documentation to CS-Reasonable Accommodations no later than four weeks prior to the exam date.

• Maintain custodial care and control of inmates.
• Conduct vehicle, mail, staff, visitor, and inmate searches.
• Perform building and ground inspections.
• Write reports and check inventory and evidence.
• Review reports and documentation, manage incidents, and maintain security.
• Understand and apply use of force policies.
• Prepare for evacuations and first aid.
• Oversee inmates and review counts.
• Observe and document inmate behavior.
• Use inmate management system (IMS) and coordinate inmate transportation.
• Use employee performance review system (EPRS) including training and counseling.
• Monitor rosters and supervise staff.
• Respond to visitors and media inquiries.
• Communicate in writing and orally with staff and inmates.
• Oversee inmate activities and related duties as required.

Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.