The Hampden County Sheriff's Office is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic General Maintenance Officer – C.O. who will be responsible for the care, custody and supervision of the justice-involved population at the Hampden County Correctional Center in Ludlow. The General Maintenance Officer-C.O. maintains preventive maintenance; plans, schedules, coordinates and conducts maintenance and/or new construction; and directs an inmate apprenticeship training program, supervising and evaluating assigned inmates. Other duties include assisting or replacing other maintenance staff as directed; snow removal; maintaining security; painting; and flooring.
Applicants are subject to background investigation, drug screening, medical clearance, and physical fitness and psychological testing.
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; must be able to work any shift and overtime as directed.
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office is not your average law enforcement agency.
Behind the walls of our facilities in Western Massachusetts, our firm but fair approach to corrections has been emulated across the country and changed countless lives for the better. We provide empathy and opportunity to all who come under our care and custody with the aim of uplifting individuals and their families.
In the community, Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s ‘never say no’ attitude has evolved the field of community policing, bridging the divide between residents and unmet needs in our neighborhoods. You’ll find our dedicated staff in the parks, on the waterways, in our schools and on the streets to be a positive, proactive partner for the public good.
If you want to help make the world a better place, consider joining our team!