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Correctional Officer

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Berkshire County Sheriff's Office

Pittsfield, MA (In Person)

$61,456 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 8 weeks ago (Updated 7 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Berkshire County Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer Pittsfield, MA Apply Berkshire County Sheriff\'s Office correctional officer recruits take part in a nine-week Basic Recruit Training Academy. For those who successfully complete the training academy, benefits include a starting salary of \$61,455.89, paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, medical and dental benefits and a retirement plan. To qualify, applicants must:
  • Be at least 19 years old
  • Possess a high school degree or equivalent
  • Pass a background check, physical exam and a battery of tests
  • Have no criminal history Academy Outline At the academy, trainees are instructed in such subjects as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, communicable diseases, communication skills, computer skills, cultural diversity, defensive tactics, direct supervision, firearms safety & handling, fire safety, first aid, gangs, hostage situations, inmate discipline, inmate rights, report writing, searches and contraband, security procedures, sexual harassment, staff/inmate relations, substance abuse, suicide awareness and prevention, use of force, court testimony, first responder certification, history of jails and the Office of Sheriff, physical fitness, stress management, supervision of special needs inmates, transportation and use of restraints.
All applicants must pass an employment background check, pre-placement medical exam and drug screen. To apply, fill out the online application below or pickup an application at the BCSO main lobby, 467 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, MA. Applications should be returned to diane.maynes@sdb.state.ma.us or dropped off to BCSO. The Berkshire County Sheriff\'s Office is an EOE/AA employer. To view the online application and more details please visit the Berkshire County Sheriff\'s Office website by clicking here. {target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} Active Filters Correctional Officer Pittsfield, MA Clear All Apply

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