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Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills Duties: Under direct supervision of Correction Officers or other employees of higher grade: Maintains custodial care and control of inmates by escorting or transporting them under restraint, patrolling facilities, making periodic rounds, head counts and security checks of buildings, grounds and inmate quarters, monitoring inmates\' movements and whereabouts, and guarding and directing inmates during work assignments to maintain order and security in a correctional institution; observes conduct and behavior of inmates; develops working relationships with inmates by referring individuals to appropriate supportive services; prepares monthly evaluation reports; performs related operational duties and performs related work as required. Working Conditions: Correction Officers may work in a correctional facility, alone in an isolated area; may work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, or nights and are subject to a standby (on call) work status; may be subjected to verbal and physical abuse from others; may be required to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; are subject to injury from firearms; may work under exposure to adverse weather conditions; may travel for job-related purposes; and may be required to furnish private transportation for reimbursable job-related travel. Written Examination: The written examination will be designed to test, where practicable, the following abilities which have been established as qualifications for the position: ability to gather information; ability to read, understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations; ability to write concisely and accurately to extract facts; ability to analyze and determine the applicability of quantitative and qualitative data; ability to maintain accurate records in Inmate Management System (IMS). The following study material is available on our website: Minimum qualifications & Requirements Application: All applications must be received by the application deadline, and accompanied by an examination processing fee of \$100. You will receive two confirmation emails when you have completed the process: one email confirming your application has been received, and one email confirming your payment has been received. Your application is not complete until you have received both confirmation emails. If you have not submitted payment of the examination processing fee your application will not be accepted. Fee Waiver: The examination fee may be waived for candidates receiving certain state or federal public assistance, or unemployment insurance. Fee Waiver Forms are available in the Candidate Forms section of Civil Service Unit website (Fee Waiver Form). This Form should be completed and supporting documentation must be scanned and attached to the application. Entrance Requirements Age: Pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law (MGL) MGL Ch. 31, ? 22, this examination is open to persons who have reached the age of nineteen as of the date of the examination; however you must be 21 years of age in order to be appointed. Candidates must provide proof of birth date to satisfy this requirement prior to consideration for appointment. Certification: Candidates must have graduated from high school or must possess an equivalency certificate issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education; or must have served at least three years in the armed forces of the United States and the last discharge or release from service must have been under honorable conditions. Credit for Employment/Experience: Pursuant to the provisions of MGL Ch. 31, ? 22, individuals may apply to receive credit for employment or experience in the position title of Correction Officer I. If you believe you are eligible for this credit, you must claim this credit by completing the applicable section of the application...