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Dorchester County

Entry Level Correctional Officer

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A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$63,433 / year median in Massachusetts

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Vacation Leave Pay
  • Personal Leave Pay
  • Sick Leave Pay
  • Benefits - Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Visions Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
  • Employer provided Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees and dependents
  • Pension
  • 12 paid Holidays
  • Uniforms provided
  • Eligible for Membership to MD State Employees Credit Union
  • AFLAC options available
  • Voluntary Retirement 457B
  • Meals Provided when on Duty
MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN SIGNING BONUS FOR CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
Dorchester County Department of Corrections To APPLY:
1. Use this link to download and complete the application https://dorchestercountymd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Department-of-Corrections-Application-1-9-24.pdf. 2. Click the "Apply" Button on the job posting. 3. Instead of uploading a resume, upload the completed application from Step 1. 4. Complete the online application process or email the completed application to kbudd@docogonet.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION OR IT MAY BE CONSIDERED AS INCOMPLETE AND MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Correctional Officer Probationary Correctional Officer I Full time with Benefits These are full time positions with full County benefits. Correctional Officers are required to work shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays. Entry level Correctional Officers are assigned to the Dorchester County Detention Center at Fieldcrest Drive. They may be assigned to any shift. Correctional Officers are responsible for the enforcement of rules, regulations and laws governing custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety and general well-being of inmates. If hired and not a trained Correctional Officer the applicant will be required to complete the required training in order to become a Correctional Officer I. You must be a certified Correctional Officer to be hired as a
CO I. SIGNING BONUS
You must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. Must be a U.S. Citizen with good moral character. A complete background investigation, including criminal, credit and driving record will be conducted on all applicants.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION OR IT MAY BE CONSIDERED AS INCOMPLETE AND MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applicants, if selected, MAY be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon the satisfactory results of a medical, drug and psychological examination, as well as the results of the background investigations.
To APPLY:
1. Use this link to download and complete the application https://dorchestercountymd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Department-of-Corrections-Application-1-9-24.pdf. 2. Click the "Apply" Button on the job posting. 3. Instead of uploading a resume, upload the completed application from Step 1. 4. Complete the online application process or email the completed application to kbudd@docogonet.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION OR IT MAY BE CONSIDERED AS INCOMPLETE AND MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Americans with
Disabilities Act Compliance:
Dorchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dorchester County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Correctional Officer position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, responsibilities, or duties associated with the role.