Correctional Officer 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 \$59,092,20, 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.

Berkshire County Sheriff's Office

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