Now accepting High School diploma/GED equivalent for Correctional Officer positions
Posted on: June 21, 2021 - 12:18pm
The Essex County Sheriff’s Department is now accepting applicants who are at least 21 years old with a High School diploma or a GED equivalent for Correctional Officer positions.
The Sheriff’s Department currently has openings for qualified candidates. The starting salary for a Correctional Officer is between $63,962.26 and $68,042.27, with an excellent health care and benefits package.
Other requirements include:
- US citizenship, dual US citizenship, or US Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status.
- All applicants are subject to physical fitness test, extensive background investigation, interview process, psychological screening, drugs test.
- Valid license to carry a firearm (Applicants may be in process of obtaining during hiring process but must have valid license to carry prior to graduating academy).
- Medical clearance for Basic Training Academy.
- ALL Employees, Vendors and Volunteers must be able to effectively communicate with staff, inmates, and the general public.
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, click here.
For more information or questions, contact Recruitment Specialist Stephen D’Apolito at recruiting@essexsheriffma.org or at (978) 750-1900 ext. 3476.