

Employment Openings
The Assistant Director of Emergency Communications is responsible for the immediate supervision of the Communications Division.
Minimum qualifications:
Certification Requirements:
CPR certification.
EMD, PST, 911 Equipment certification.
Advanced knowledge of the following systems:
Conventional telephone systems
9-1-1 systems
CMED systems
Computer systems
CAD systems
Advanced knowledge of Massachusetts 911 Telecommunicator Regulations.
Experience supervising the operations, requirements and responsibilities of a Regional Public Safety Communications Center, Barnstable County Fire, or other regional mutual aid systems.
Experience supervising Public Safety Emergency Service Telecommunicators.
Experience in record keeping, grant funding accounting, and personnel management.
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Under the direction of the Sheriff, the Chief Legal Counsel is the principal responsible to advise and represent the Sheriff and members of the executive and management staff in matters of law and liability as they relate to all aspects of the Sheriff’s Office. The Chief Legal Counsel may exercise supervision over personnel in the legal department and compliance staff. To support the Sheriff and the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office’s mission and its staff, the Chief Legal Counsel will address and resolve legal matters in settled and evolving areas of the law and will provide advice and representation on legal issues as they arise, including in the areas of policy and regulatory review, administrative hearings, litigation, public records, contracts and procurements, and finance.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law and member in good standing with the Massachusetts bar.
Minimum ten-years’ experience practicing law, preferably with public-sector experience.
Demonstrated expertise in or experience with corrections and law enforcement.
Experience or familiarity with state agencies, including commissions.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to exercise good judgment.
Excellent interpersonal skills; must have a demonstrated ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with legal and non-legal staff within the Office, with entities and individuals who interact with the Office, outside counsel, vendors, and external constituents and other members of the public.
Experience with managing other lawyers and advising nonlawyers.
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he Correctional Case Manager is responsible for providing direct case management for incarcerated individuals at the Barnstable County Corrections Facility. Case management includes administering risk/need and other validates assessments, providing reentry support, responding to inmate needs during their incarceration, etc. The Case manager is also responsible for facilitating groups and classes as directed by the Director of Inmate Services. The Case Manager monitors program compliance of all individuals sentenced or detained at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility, ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed.
Minimum qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in counseling, social work or related area of study is required.
A Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in counseling, social work or related areas of study is preferred but not required.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a social case work is required.
A minimum of one (1) years of experience in corrections is preferred but not required.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of the goals and operations of aftercare support programming.
Correctional Officer- Spring 2024 Academy
Our twelve-week paid Academy prepares entry level Correctional Officers for a career that blends security work, human services and leadership opportunities. This work is rewarding on many levels and draws on a wide range of skills. The ideal candidate has strong communication and leadership skills to maintain order and control as well as strong judgment to make good decisions in high stress situations. We are committed to ensuring a safe workplace where staff are provided with tools and resources to meet today's challenges, including robust training and professional development. As a Correctional Officer you will be working as part of a team to ensure inmates receive the tools and resources they need to be successful when they are released.
**This position has a start date of March 25, 2024**
Written Test and PT Test will be conducted in December 2023 and January 2024
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain custodial care, and control of the inmates in their assigned area
Oversee inmate compliance with inmate disciplinary rules and regulations
Responsible for inspecting inmate housing units and ensuring all areas are kept to facility standards
Responsible for ensuring written reports and/or work orders are submitted when housing, safety standards or maintenance issues arise
Responsible for patrolling assigned areas of the facility, and ensuring the facility is kept in accordance with departmental policies, necessary to prevent escapes, riots and disorders
Responsible for administering first aid up to their level of training
Responsible for supervising inmate visits and monitoring inmate mail in accordance with departmental policies
Responsible for enforcing all relevant facility rules and regulations as it relates to inmate behavior
Responsible for clearly communicating with the inmate population, with an emphasis on inmates following instructions given to them
Responsible for booking inmates, including but not limited to fingerprinting, photographing and collecting data from incoming inmates
Good attendance is an essential aspect of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 21 years of age by completion of the academy
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; B.S. degree Criminal Justice preferred but not required
Ability to follow written and oral instruction
Pass written, physical fitness and drug exams
Must be eligible to obtain a license to carry a firearm in the state if MA
Successfully complete an oral interview
Director of Emergency Communications
Under the direction of the Chief of Emergency Communications, the Director of Emergency Communications will provide immediate supervision of the Communications Division.
STATUS: Management GRADE: 21
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the daily operation of the Communication Center.
Assist in the continued development of the regional emergency communications center program.
Maintain GIS data that is used in the computer aided dispatch system
Attend all relevant meetings with public safety officials.
Supervise notification systems used to alert public safety personnel.
Assist with recruitment, hiring, and retention of personnel.
Maintain up to date and accurate records of the Communication Center.
Be well versed in the Public Safety Collective Bargaining Agreement and adhere to the language in that document when making operational decisions.
Ensure that disciplinary matters are acted upon when necessary and forwarded to the Chief of Emergency Communications for the final disposition. This shall be done in concert with BCSO Policy #206.01 Employee Discipline /Disciplinary sanctions.
Maintain and monitor the fiscal budget and fiscal needs of the Communication Center, including maintaining grants and related reporting.
Work with local chiefs and administrators to improve and develop cooperative programs.
Serve as liaison with federal, state and local public safety officials on emergency communication matters.
Act as the reviewing authority and sign off on all evaluations for Communications Center telecommunicators, ensure evaluations are processed consistent with BCSO policy 203.01, Employee Personal Action/Appointments/Employee Evaluation.
Shall maintain and update standard operating procedures and all policies and procedures for the Communications Division.
Manage the quality assurance program, including providing a quarterly report to the Chief of Emergency Communications.
Keep up to date on current public safety communications technology and industry trends.
Maintain telecommunicator certification as defined in 560 CMR 2.00.
Assist with maintenance and deployment of mobile emergency communications center.
The Sheriff has the right to add or delete from these responsibilities at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS
CPR certification
EMD, PST, 911 Equipment certification
Experience and background in the following areas are preferred:
· Operations, requirements, and responsibilities of a regional emergency communications center
· Supervision of public safety telecommunicators
· Massachusetts 911 public safety answering point regulations
· Barnstable County fire or other regional mutual aid systems
· Conventional telephone systems
· 911 telephone systems
· CMED systems
· Computer systems
· Management of computer aided dispatch systems
· Record keeping and grant fund accounting
· Personnel management
· Training relative to the operation
LOCATION:
Barnstable County Sheriff's Office
Communication Center
3132 Richardson Road
Otis ANGB, MA 02542
Salary :$125,000-$135,000
LPN/RN
LPNS
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Position Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care and preliminary health assessments for inmates and detainees within the Barnstable County Correctional Facility following established standards and practices and in accordance with security procedures of the facility. The Licensed Practical Nurse will also function as an information resource to staff on health issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing is required.
CPR certification is required.
A minimum or two (2) years of experience as an LPN is required.
A minimum of one (1) years of experience working in a correctional facility and/or substance abuse or detox nursing is preferred but not required.
Ability to work a weekend and holiday rotation is required.
RN
RN
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Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care, oversight of individual plans of care, preliminary and ongoing health assessments for inmates and detainees within the Barnstable County Correctional Facility following established standards and practices and in accordance with security procedures of the facility. The Registered Nurse will also function as an information resource to staff on health issues.
Qualifications:
An Associate’s degree in nursing or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science is required.
Licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing is required.
CPR certification is required.
A minimum or two (2) years of experience in nursing is required.
A minimum of one (1) years of experience working in a correctional facility and/or substance abuse or detox nursing is preferred but not required.
Ability to work a weekend and holiday rotation is required.
LPN/RN Days 24 Hours: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000AXC&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
LPN/RN Nights 24 Hours: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000BFI&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
RN/LPN 32 Hours: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000BFJ&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN
The Mental Health Clinician will be responsible for providing mental health services to inmates in a correctional setting including crisis intervention, screening, assessment and evaluation, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning and release planning. Monitor inmates with mental health service needs in general population and specialized housing.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in applicable area social work, criminal justice, human services, psychology required
LMHC, LCSW, or LICSW preferred
Two years minimum professional experience in clinical social work or mental health counseling; group and individual psychotherapy; crisis intervention; and mental health assessments.
Excellent communication skills
Strong organization and computer skills
Positions available:
Full Time
20 Hours per week
24 Hours per week
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The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office is seeking Per Diem Entry Level Public Safety Dispatchers for our Regional 911 Emergency Communications Center in Bourne. Under the direction of the Chief Deputy of Communications, the Per Diem Entry Level Public Safety Dispatchers are responsible for operating radio interface between emergency service providers and hospital emergency physicians.
For more information and to apply go to: Per Diem Entry Level Public Safety Dispatcher Application
The Superintendent has legal responsibility for the care and custody of inmates committed to the custody of the BCSO. The Superintendent oversees and is responsible for the administration and management of all corrections-related operations; all law enforcement and public safety related operations, and the BCSO maintenance division. As part of the Executive Command team, the Superintendent works in partnership with the Chief of Human Resources and Organizational Culture, the Chief of Inmate Programs and Services, the CFO, and the General Counsel.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in corrections with a focus on supervisory and/or management is required.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in corrections operations, personnel management, administration policies is required.
Graduation from an approved Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council basic recruit academy or Department of Corrections and/or Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officer Academy is required.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office is seeking experienced Telecommunicators for our Regional 911 Emergency Communications Center in Bourne. Under the direction of the Chief Deputy of Communications, Telecommunicators are responsible for all duties that are associated with our regional emergency communications center.
For more information and to apply go to: Telecommunicator Application
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is an equal employment opportunity employer. NO person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or military status.
Affirmative Action: The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office abides by all State and Federal guidelines on affirmative action.
Harassment: The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment. Harassment based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability, or sexual harassment will not be tolerated under any circumstance. Any statements or actions which constitute harassment are in violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 151B and will not be tolerated.

