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  • Correctional Officer

  • Berkshire County Sheriff's Office
  • Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 United States View Map

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.QualificationsAt least 19 years oldPossess a high school degree or equivalentPass a background check, pre-placement medical exam and a drug screenHave no criminal historyAcademy OutlineCardiopulmonary resuscitationCommunicable diseasesCommunication skillsComputer skillsCultural diversityDefensive tacticsDirect supervisionFirearms safety & handlingFire safetyFirst aidGangsHostage situationsInmate disciplineInmate rightsReport writingSearches and contrabandSecurity proceduresSexual harassmentStaff/inmate relationsSubstance abuseSuicide awareness and preventionUse of forceCourt testimonyFirst responder certificationHistory of jails and the Office of SheriffPhysical fitnessStress managementSupervision of special needs inmatesTransportationUse of restraintsApplication ProcessTo 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.EEO StatementThe Berkshire County Sheriff's Office is an EOE/AA employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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.QualificationsAt least 19 years oldPossess a high school degree or equivalentPass a background check, pre-placement medical exam and a drug screenHave no criminal historyAcademy OutlineCardiopulmonary resuscitationCommunicable diseasesCommunication skillsComputer skillsCultural diversityDefensive tacticsDirect supervisionFirearms safety & handlingFire safetyFirst aidGangsHostage situationsInmate disciplineInmate rightsReport writingSearches and contrabandSecurity proceduresSexual harassmentStaff/inmate relationsSubstance abuseSuicide awareness and preventionUse of forceCourt testimonyFirst responder certificationHistory of jails and the Office of SheriffPhysical fitnessStress managementSupervision of special needs inmatesTransportationUse of restraintsApplication ProcessTo 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.EEO StatementThe Berkshire County Sheriff's Office is an EOE/AA employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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