Correction Officer / Food Services

• Preparing meals and assuring controlled distribution under the supervising Chef
• Enforcing health and safety regulations
• Maintaining security of work area
• Keeping inventory and maintaining security of all kitchen tools
• Supervision of inmates assigned to Food Services
• Preparing reports on any disturbances, security breaches
• Maintaining custodial care and control of inmates and detainees
• When necessary, patrols facility
• makes rounds and takes head counts
• observes conduct and behavior of inmates and detainees, noting significant behavioral patterns
• prevents disturbances
• notes and investigates suspicious inmate/detainee behavior, including the possibility of contraband, by searching individuals, vehicles, mail, packages, and inmate/detainee quarters
• develops working relationships with inmates and detainees by referring individuals to appropriate supportive services, as needed, to aid in rehabilitation
• prepares reports relative to fires, disturbances, accidents, security breaches, and monthly evaluations on inmates and detainees
• accounts for inmate and detainee whereabouts at all times
• maintain cleanliness and safety of work area
• controls inmate and detainee movement and activities throughout the facility
• ensures accurate count in respective housing units and allows only authorized contents in cells
• ensures that mail, sheets, towels, clothing, etc., is distributed according to department policy and procedure
• enforces regulations pertaining to meals, recreation, shakedowns, showers, visits, key control, security rounds, cell checks, and inmate movement
• assists in the supervision and training of new officers
• Required to work mandatory overtime based on operational needs in Food Services and must have the flexibility to work on multiple shifts
• Assisting in training of new Officers
• Performing and/or assist in other duties as required by MSO management

• Ability to attend an MSO Correction Officer / Basic Training Academy at the discretion of MSO management
• One (1) year of food preparation/service experience
• Active Food Service Sanitation (ServSafe) certification
• Maintain the yearly training standard as required by the MSO and have the ability to attend other training as required by the MSO
• Valid Driver’s License, the right to legally operate a motor vehicle in MA, an acceptable driving record and must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be a Massachusetts resident, have an active valid driver’s license and the right to legally operate a motor vehicle in Massachusetts and pass a criminal background check

additional incentives, bonuses and employment benefits provided through a collective bargaining agreement