Correction Officer

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Location

Statewide, MA

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

270205

COI

Dept. of Correction

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

1/5/2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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This exam is being administered by the Human Resources Division (HRD) to establish an eligible list from which to fill Correction Officer I vacancies in the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC).

Written Examination Date:
February 5, 2027 and February 6, 2027

Application Period Begins:
October 13, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
January 5, 2027

Examination Fee:$75

Written examination locations:
Various sites across the Commonwealth.

Notice to Appear for Examination:

Approximately two weeks prior to exam date

Note:

For statutory purposes the first day of testing, February 5, 2027, is the original exam date and is referenced throughout this posting in italics.

Correction Officers work under direct supervision of other employees of a higher grade:
Maintains custodial care and control of inmates by escorting or transporting them under restraint, patrolling facilities, making periodic rounds, head counts and security checks of buildings, grounds and inmate quarters, monitoring inmates' movements and whereabouts, and guarding and directing inmates during work assignments to maintain order and security in a correctional institution; observes conduct and behavior of inmates; develops working relationships with inmates by referring individuals to appropriate supportive services;

prepares monthly evaluation reports; performs related operational duties and performs related work as required.

Correction Officers may work in a correctional facility, alone in an isolated area; may work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, or nights and are subject to a standby (on call) work status; may be subjected to verbal and physical abuse from others; may be required to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time;

are subject to injury from firearms; may work under exposure to adverse weather conditions; may travel for job-related purposes; and may be required to furnish private transportation for reimbursable job-related travel.

The written exam will be designed to test, where practicable, the following abilities which have been established as qualifications for the position: ability to gather information; ability to read, understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations; ability to write concisely and accurately to extract facts; ability to analyze and determine the applicability of quantitative and qualitative data; ability to maintain accurate records in Inmate Management System (IMS).

The following study material is available on the Examination Preparation Guides and Reading Lists page of our website.

• Age Requirement: Pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law (MGL) ch.125, 4 , this exam is open, and appointment eligible, to persons who have reached the age of 19 as of the date of the exam February 5, 2027. Candidates must provide proof of birth date to satisfy this requirement prior to consideration for appointment.
• Education Requirement: As of the date of appointment, candidates must have either a high school diploma or equivalency certificate approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or three years of experience in the armed forces of the United…