The initial step in the process of screening candidates for a Correction Officer I position with the Massachusetts Department of Correction will be compiling a Criminal History Background Report. Once the report is completed, if you are cleared for further consideration and if your Civil Service Examination Score can be reached, you will be contacted by letter with the date and time that you are scheduled for the next step in the pre-screening process.
It does not matter what page you are on the certification list, it depends on how many people come in to sign the list. For example, you could be number fifty (50) on the certification list and only twenty (20) people come in to sign the list including you. You would be considered out of the twenty (20) people who signed the list. The selection would go in order of the civil service score and the successful completion of the Pre-Screening process.
The Pre-Screening process consists of physical fitness, psychological, and drug testing, as well as a formal interview. The requirement for the above-mentioned tests can be found in the application packet, which is issued to applicants when they come in to sign the certification list. If an applicant fails any part of the Pre-Screening process they are immediately disqualified from continuing in this process. However, applicants are encouraged to sign the next certification list and try again.
(2) Completed Employment Application Forms - 1-Original & 1-Copy
Valid Driver's License
Birth Certificate
Professional Certified Licenses (if applicable)
High school diploma or Official high school transcript
GED (if applicable)
All College Degrees or Official Transcripts
Social Security Card
DD 214 Long Form (If in Military)
Citizenship paperwork, Naturalization paperwork (if applicable) Court documents stating that outstanding warrants are closed (if applicable)
$1,686.57 bi-weekly during the nine (9) week Basic Training. Upon completion of Basic Training you will be assigned to a facility and could receive additional pay for Roll Call, and Shift Differential.
Yes.
Associates Degree: $1500 Annually
Bachelors Degree: $2500 Annually
Masters Degree: $3000 Annually
During the nine (9) week Basic Training Academy, you will become familiar with the Department of Correction policies and procedures, as well as, work on personal physical conditioning.
If and when you successfully complete the academy, you will be notified shortly before the nine (9) weeks are completed as to where you will be assigned. The list you have signed is the “Where Assigned” list, which means you are willing to accept a position at any institution in the state.
Your shift and days off are assigned according to the operational needs of the institution that you have been assigned to. Your shift and days off will be determined at the time of assignment.
Selection for a Correction Officer position is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal History/Background check, Pre-Screening, and the Industrial Health Questionnaire. Your physician must complete the Industrial Health Questionnaire. Until you receive written confirmation that you have successfully completed all phases of the hiring process, you should not quit your current job until you have received written confirmation of employment from the Department of Correction.