Correctional Officer jobs in Lawrence, MA

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Officer
  • Essex County Sheriff's Department, Middleton MA
  • Middleton, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Statement of Duties:

    The basic purpose of this position is to maintain order and security in a correctional institution. Incumbents of positions in this area maintain care and custody of inmates detained or sentenced to the Essex County Correctional Facility, ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed; supervise their occupational, vocational, and recreational activities; patrol correctional facilities; observe conduct and behavior of inmates; investigate suspicious inmate activity; and perform related work as required. Other duties performed are under somewhat undesirable working conditions and may require intermittent moderate physical effort and potential risk of injury typically associated with working with inmates. Incumbents hold the sworn office of Correctional Officer.


    Supervision Received:

    Works under the direct supervision of senior correction officers or a correction employee of higher rank who provide instruction and guidance, assign work and review performance through oral and written reports for adherence to policy and conformance with rules and regulations. 


    Supervision Exercised:

    Exercises direct supervision over, assign work to, and review performance of correctional officers and other personnel on behalf of his/her immediate supervisor. Oversee activities of inmates assigned to various work crews.


    Essential Functions:

    • Maintain custodial care and control of inmates detained or sentenced to the Essex County Correctional Facility by escorting them under restraint; patrolling facilities; making periodic rounds, head counts and security checks of building, grounds and inmate quarters. 
    • Monitors inmate movements and whereabouts.
    • Supervises and directs inmates during work assignments in order to maintain order and security.
    • Observes conduct and behavior of inmates, noting significant behavioral patterns, to prevent disturbances, violence, escapes, or other crises such as suicides.
    • Notes and investigates suspicious inmate activity relative to contraband by searching individuals, packages, mail and inmate quarters for weapons or other forbidden devices, objects, and material.
    • Develops working relationships with inmates by referring individuals to appropriate supportive services (medical, psychiatric, vocational, etc.) as needed to aid in 

    rehabilitation and to foster an atmosphere of cooperation between inmates and staff.

    • Prepares written reports on such occurrences as fires, disturbances, accidents, security breaches, etc.
    • Makes entries into unit log of daily activities and reviews daily activity reports to have accurate and up to date information.
    • Perform related duties such as screening visitors; operating two-way radios; carrying and operating firearms, serving food to inmates, etc.
    • Assist in transporting inmates outside of facility.


    • Prepare disciplinary, informational, and confidential reports.
    • Uses physical force in a lawful manner, in accordance with the Essex County Sheriff's Department policies and procedures, to maintain or restore order. 
    • Carries and uses firearms when authorized in a safe and lawful manner.


    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 


    Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

    This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work various based on location. 

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Correctional Officer
  • Essex County Sheriff's Department
  • Middleton, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Statement of Duties:The basic purpose of this position is to maintain order and security in a correctional institution. Incumbents of positions in this area maintain care and custody of inmate...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Corrections Kitchen Worker - Essex County Correctional (MA)
  • Aramark
  • Middleton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionThe Corrections Kitchen Worker supervises inmates to ensure that meal and food items are prepared in accordance with production plans. In this role, you will train workers in methods of...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Corrections Kitchen Worker - Essex County Correctional (MA)
  • CRH
  • Middleton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description The Corrections Kitchen Worker supervises inmates to ensure that meal and food items are prepared in accordance with production plans. In this role, you will train workers in methods o...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Corrections Oversight Worker - Essex County Correctional (MA)
  • CRH
  • Middleton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description The Corrections Oversight Worker supervises inmates to ensure that meal and food items are prepared in accordance with production plans. In this role, you will train workers in methods...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Police officer
  • Northern Essex Community College
  • Haverhill, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description : POSITION : Full-Time Campus Police Officer I : Campus Police Officer I; Public Safety, Haverhill (100 Elliott Street) and Lawrence Campuses (45 Franklin Street), 40 hours / week; AFS...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Temporary Event Security
  • Princeton University Staff
  • Boston, MA
  • Overview The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary department charged with creating a safe and secure environ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patrol Officer
  • Lasell University
  • Newton, MA
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: The full time Patrol Officer is a uniformed patrol position. As a uniformed full time, Patrol Officer, ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Deviation and Investigations Writer
  • Experis
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Pharmaceutical Deviation and Investigations Writer Our client in Cambridge, MA, Kendall Square is looking for hardworkin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Experienced Field Investigator - Boston, MA>
  • Paragon
  • Boston, MA
  • Paragon - 101555382407 [Detective] As a Field Investigator at Paragon, you'll: Conduct thorough investigations to gather...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Sales Manager, Law Enforcement
  • Flock Safety
  • Boston, MA
  • Who is Flock? Flock Safety provides the first public safety operating system that empowers private communities and law e...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Credentialed 1099 Field Investigator
  • Paragon Systems Inc
  • Lowell, MA
  • Paragon Investigations sector is procuring credentialed 1099 Independent Contractor Field Investigators for work on the ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Credentialed 1099 Field Investigator
  • Paragon Systems Inc
  • Manchester, NH
  • Paragon Investigations sector is procuring credentialed 1099 Independent Contractor Field Investigators for work on the ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Credentialed 1099 Field Investigator
  • Paragon Systems Inc
  • Boston, MA
  • Paragon Investigations sector is procuring credentialed 1099 Independent Contractor Field Investigators for work on the ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19 km2), of which 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (6.07%) is water. Lawrence is on both sides of the Merrimack River, approximately 26 miles (42 km) upstream from the Atlantic Ocean. On the north side of the river, it is surrounded by Methuen. On the south side of the river, the town is bordered by North Andover to the east, and Andover to the south and southwest. Lawrence is approximately 30 miles (48 km) north-northwest of Boston and 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Manc...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$47,774 to $59,537
Lawrence, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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