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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

2024 DOC Captain

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,


2024 DOC CaptainLocation:

Statewide, MAJob Number:

241207COIVOpening Date:

09/30/2024Closing Date:

11/5/2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)Examination InformationThis examination is being administered by the Human Resources Division (HRD) to establish an eligible list from which to fill Captain vacancies in the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC). Candidates must take and pass this examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.Written Examination Date:

December 7, 2024Application Period Begins:

September 30, 2024Application Deadline:

November 5, 2024Examination Processing Fee:

$150Written Examination Locations:

Various sites across the CommonwealthEligibility:

To be eligible for this examination you must: (1) be an employee in the Department of Correction with permanent civil service status in the title of Correction Officer III; and (2) have been employed in the eligible title after certification from a civil service list, on a permanent or temporary civil service basis for twelve months preceding the examination date.Examination Weights:

The examination weights are 40% Technical Knowledge, 40% Situational Judgement and 20% Experience & Education.Example of Essential Duties for a Correction Captain:

Under the general supervision of the DOC and specific direction of superiors, oversees and directs operations within the assigned DOC institution to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the institution. The duties include overseeing vehicle and mail searches, staff and visitor searches, inmate searches, building and ground inspections; write reports, review reports and documentation, manage incidents and maintain security, understanding use of force and when to implement it, oversee inmates, review inmate counts, manage inmate death procedures, coordinate inmate meals and transportation, manage discipline procedures, use inmate management system (IMS), manage payroll, oversee employee assistance unit, monitor rosters, training and counseling, respond to visitors, supervise staff, oversee daily operations, programming, and perform other related work as required.Salary:

Inquiries concerning salary should be directed to the DOC at the time of consideration.Supplemental Information:

Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.For more information about this and other civil service examinations, see

http://www.mass.gov/civilservice

or email the Civil Service Unit at civilservice@mass.gov.Inquiries may also be made to HRD during these hours at the following numbers:Boston area: (617) 878-9895Within Massachusetts: 1-800-392-6178TTY Number: (617) 878-9762

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