The next step in the hiring process for the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office is the physical fitness test.  It will be held in the gym at Falmouth High School.  The date is Saturday, February 25, 2012. 

Your time to report is alphabetically by last name.  (You will notice in some cases it is alphabetically by the first two letters of your last name.) 

  8:00   A-B

  9:00   C-E

10:00   F-J

11:00   K-Mi

12:00   Mo-Ri

  1:00   Ro-S

  2:00   T-Z

 

If you have any question about YOUR time to report please contact Ann Nichols at (508)-563-4316. 

Please come prepared with PT gear-shorts, t-shirt, sweats, sneakers, water bottle, and towel. If you are on medication we ask that you bring it with you in case you encounter problems. Please arrive to the Gym 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled time.

Click here to view physical fitness guidelines

 

Click here for directions to Falmouth High School

 

 

  
 
 

Thank you for inquiring about employment opportunities as a corrections officer with the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). We offer both sworn (Deputy) and non-sworn (Civilian) positions. We are no longer accepting applications for this round of hiring. However, we will accept applications to keep on file for our next round of hiring.

For more specifics for Corrections Officer opportunities, please call the Sheriff’s Human Resource Office at (508) 563-4316. The Human Resource Office is located at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility in Bourne, MA.

Download a Corrections Officer Employment Application

Download a copy of the Corrections Officer Job Description

Download a copy of the BCSO Attendance Policy

 
  Corrections Officer Requirements
Once you have successfully passed both the written examination and a physical agility test, you will undergo an intensive background investigation, oral interview and medical review. Because we are committed to providing the highest quality officers, you will undergo a screening with a thorough background investigation. You must cooperate truthfully and completely in all aspects of the investigation; falsified or omitted information may cause you to be disqualified.

  
 

Physical Fitness Testing
Your physical fitness will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to perform the duties of a corrections officer. Please be aware that an offer of employment is contingent upon the passing of all phases of the process. Physical fitness testing consists of sit-ups, push-ups and a 1.5 mile run. Minimum acceptable times and amounts for completing these tests vary depending on age and gender.

Click here to view physical fitness guidelines

Minimum Qualifications for All Positions
All candidates must:

  
 
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent, a college degree is preferred
  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Possess a valid MA Driver’s License
  • Meet physical and medical standards
  • Pass a complete background check
  • Meet the requirements necessary to obtain a pistol permit
  • Pass drug testing
 

Minimum Age Qualifications
Age at time of application: 19 years of age
   

Additional Requirements
All five of the Sheriff’s Office divisions have separate requirements.

View career opportunities to find out more information.

  

 

 

Sheriff James M. Cummings
Barnstable County Sheriff's Office
6000 Sheriff's Place, Bourne, MA 02532
Phone: 508-563-4300 | Fax: 508-563-4574