Jail Officer Salary in Massachusetts

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Massachusetts? The average Jail Officer salary in Massachusetts is $55,023 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $49,131 and $61,104. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA	Avg. Salary $53,051	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA	Avg. Salary $53,607	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA	Avg. Salary $53,911	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA	Avg. Salary $53,405	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA	Avg. Salary $53,253	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA	Avg. Salary $56,692	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA	Avg. Salary $54,012	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA	Avg. Salary $56,692	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA	Avg. Salary $56,692	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA	Avg. Salary $55,226	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Jail Officer

Jones County Sheriff - Anamosa , IA

The Jones County Jail Administrator is now accepting applications for the position of jail officer. This is a full-time position that includes the county benefits package. Starting pay is $20.10 hour ...

Recruitology - 7 days ago

Jail Officer

Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail - Williamsburg , VA

Escorts and transports inmates to specified areas both within the jail facility, and outside the facility if so assigned. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments; supervises visitation ...

ZipRecruiter - 28 days ago

Deputy Sheriff - Virginia DCJS Jail Certified - $10k Hiring Bonus

Alexandria Sheriff's Office - Alexandria , VA

An Overview The Alexandria Sheriff's Office is recruiting current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Certified Jail Officer/Deputy applicants who wish to take their experience to the ...

ZipRecruiter - 15 days ago

Deputy Sheriff - Jailer

Ozaukee County - Port Washington , WI

Ability to obtain and retain certification as a "jail officer" by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board * Full-time sworn deputies of the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office must reside within ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

Security Officer - City Jail

Allied Universal® - Culver City , CA

Job Description As a Security Officer - City Jail $21. 00 pay rate , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

Detention Officer

Houston County GA - Warner Robins , GA

Ability to complete GA POST Basic Jail Officer Training Course; Must be 20 years of age by completion of basic training; Vision 20/40 corrected; Must be able to climb stairs reaching, bending ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 41 days ago

What does a Jail Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a Jail Officer

Monitors and updates post logs, writes reports and documents incidents.

May 19, 2023

Reviews and updates inmate custody status in reference to bond amount changes, charges added and dismissed.

January 18, 2023

Performs any necessary repairs/replacements to plumbing equipment including, but not limited to, pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, water closets, water heaters, water softeners, etc.

February 06, 2023

Supervises inmate trustees performing various duties such as serving meals to inmates, loading and unloading materials at the dock, cleaning jail cells, performing laundry detail, and performing kitchen detail.

March 02, 2023

Attend and successfully complete the Berks County Jail Correctional Officer Basic Orientation Training Program.

March 24, 2023

Completes efficiently and accurately corrections paperwork including but not limited to booking, medication, and release records, reports.

April 09, 2023

Distributes mail to prisoners.

May 08, 2023

Requires working in an environment where there is possibility of foul odors.

May 09, 2023

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About Massachusetts

Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River. Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...

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