Correctional Officer Job West Boylston Massachusetts USA,Security

Location: West Boylston

Worcester County Sheriff's Office offers a competitive, comprehensive employee benefits package for our employees. Employees are entitled to premier medical benefits and participation in the Massachusetts State Retirement System.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Retirement

20 years creditable service retirement option
457 Deferred Compensation and Roth Plans

Health & Well-Being Benefits

GIC Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical/Child care reimbursement
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental/Vision Benefits
Optional Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Yearly flu vaccine clinics

Payable & Non-Payable Leave

Vacation, Personal and Sick accruals
Twelve Paid Holidays
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) & Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
Military Leave
Short-term & Long-term Disability

Other Benefits

Paid Recruit Training Academy
GI Bill which can be used for up to one year as a new hire
Yearly Clothing Allowance
Yearly Education Stipend
Bonus Accrual Programs
Longevity
Tuition Remission for participating schools
On-site Fitness Center

SHERIFF’S OFFICE OF WORCESTER COUNTY POSITION:
Correctional Officer

Bargaining Unit: NEPBA

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

Correctional Officers are responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates housed at the Worcester County Jail and House of Corrections.

Essential Functions

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 building, 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; notes significant behavioral patterns in order to prevent disturbances, violence, escapes or other crises such as suicides.

Notes and investigates suspicious inmate activity relative to contraband by searching individuals, vehicles, packages, mail and inmate quarters for weapons or other forbidden devices/objects to maintain prison security.

Develops working relationships with inmates by referring individuals to appropriate supportive services (e.g. medical, psychiatric, vocational, etc.) to aid in rehabilitation and to foster an atmosphere of cooperation between inmates and staff.

Prepares reports on such occurrences as fires, disturbances, accidents, security breaches, etc.; prepares monthly evaluation reports on inmates; makes entries into unit log of daily activities and reviews daily activity reports to have accurate and up‑to‑date information available for reference by authorized personnel.

Supervises Correctional Officers of lower seniority to ensure that inmates are receiving proper treatment and assignments.

Supervises and teaches inmates performing a variety of prison services and functions which include laundering, maintenance, kitchen services, farming and other occupations.

Enforces maintenance by inmates of cleanliness in the cell blocks and prison areas.

Maintains discipline in prison cell blocks and prison areas.

Reports prison activities, complaints and conditions to his Senior Shift Officer or other officer of higher rank.

Exercises first aid and emergency measures until the arrival of proper authorities.

Performs related duties such as screening visitors; operating two‑way radios; carrying and operating firearms; inspecting fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, alarms and other safety apparatus; serving food to inmates; and assigning housing areas to inmates.

Exercises authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of office.

Accountable for the securing, receipting and proper transporting of all property received into custody.

Maintains and monitors caustic and toxic materials that are stored in designated chemical closets.

Uses physical force in a lawful manner to restrain and apprehend inmates and to suppress riots, violence, escapes, disturbances or other crises, including suicides, by inmates, including inmates who may be violent and dangerous.

Carries and uses fire arms when authorized in a safe and lawful manner.

Functions in dangerous…