Correctional Officer

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Arlington, Massachusetts 02474 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 07, 2026
  • Full Time
  • CORRECTIONS
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Correctional Officer Job Duties: Supervision of inmates and inmate activity in detention facilities.

    Provides care and correctional treatment of inmates.

    Manages inmate holding areas.

    Ensures that inmates remain in custody.

    Transports and escorts inmates within secured areas according to relevant laws, policies, and procedures.

    Contributes to the maintenance of institution security.

    Performs searches on inmates and visitors.

    Checks mail for contraband, such as weapons or drugs.

    Prepares incident reports and other documentation.

    Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate conduct, and inmate accountability.

    Conducts accurate headcounts.

    Inventories inmates' personal property and issues receipts.

    Break up physical confrontations and protect inmates and fellow officers from harm.

    Provides emergency assistance as needed, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, escape of inmates, and evacuation procedures.

  • Job Description

    Correctional Officer Job Duties: Supervision of inmates and inmate activity in detention facilities.

    Provides care and correctional treatment of inmates.

    Manages inmate holding areas.

    Ensures that inmates remain in custody.

    Transports and escorts inmates within secured areas according to relevant laws, policies, and procedures.

    Contributes to the maintenance of institution security.

    Performs searches on inmates and visitors.

    Checks mail for contraband, such as weapons or drugs.

    Prepares incident reports and other documentation.

    Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate conduct, and inmate accountability.

    Conducts accurate headcounts.

    Inventories inmates' personal property and issues receipts.

    Break up physical confrontations and protect inmates and fellow officers from harm.

    Provides emergency assistance as needed, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, escape of inmates, and evacuation procedures.

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