Correctional Officer Position Available In Berkshire, Massachusetts

Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office correctional officer recruits takepart in a nine-week Basic Recruit Training Academy. For those whosuccessfully complete the training academy, benefits include a startingsalary of $61,455.89, paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, medical anddental benefits and a retirement plan. To qualify, applicants must:

• Beat least 19 years old
• Possess a high school degree or equivalent
• Pass a background check, physical exam and a battery of tests
• Have nocriminal history
• Academy Outline
• At the academy, trainees areinstructed in such subjects as cardiopulmonary resuscitation,communicable diseases, communication skills, computer skills, culturaldiversity, defensive tactics, direct supervision, firearms safety &handling, fire safety, first aid, gangs, hostage situations, inmatediscipline, inmate rights, report writing, searches and contraband,security procedures, sexual harassment, staff/inmate relations,substance abuse, suicide awareness and prevention, use of force, courttestimony, first responder certification, history of jails and theOffice of Sheriff, physical fitness, stress management, supervision ofspecial needs inmates, transportation and use of restraints.

Allapplicants must pass an employment background check, pre-placementmedical exam and drug screen. To apply, fill out the online applicationbelow or pickup an application at the BCSO main lobby, 467 CheshireRoad, Pittsfield, MA. Applications should be returned todiane.maynes@sdb.state.ma.us or dropped off to BCSO. The BerkshireCounty Sheriff’s Office is an EOE/AA employer. [To view the onlineapplication and more details please visit the Berkshire CountySheriff’s Office website by clickinghere.](https://bcsoma.org/correctional-officer/){target=”blank”rel=”noopener noreferrer”}