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MA Department of Correction

Correction Officer I

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Milford, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

Job Description

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Correction Officer I MA Department of Correction Correction Officer I Milford, MA Apply Requirements:

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. 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 States with last release or discharge under honorable conditions.

Examples of Essential Duties:

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

Union:

(MCOFU) Job Number 261002COI •Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. •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:

October 10, 2026

Application Deadline:

August 31, 2026

Examination Fee:

\$75 Written examination locations: Various sites across the Commonwealth Notice to Appear for

Examination:

Approximately two weeks prior to examination date

Contact:

1-866-WRK-4DOC or send documents to

DOC-RECRUITMENT

@MASS.GOV (975-4362)

WWW.MASS.GOV/DOC-RECRUITMENT

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