The
Plymouth County Sheriff's Department employs a diverse group
of people with a variety of skills and experience.
Our
largest area of employment opportunities is for correction officers
who work inside the Plymouth County Correctional Facility. They
make up approximately half of the work force. Many have military
experience or a college degree, often in criminal justice. However,
this is not a job requirement. Those hired as COs attend the
Basic County Correction Officer Academy before actually manning
a post.
Some
officers move on to specialty assignments within the facility,
such as maintenance, central control, booking, laundry &
property, while others can obtain positions within the K9 and
transportation units.
The
Correctional Facility also has a medical unit that employs nurses,
human service workers and educational staff.
Periodically,
additional employment opportunities may arise for administrative
support personnel, reserve deputy sheriffs, and computer technicians.
The
department is looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals
interested in a career in corrections or law enforcement. Basic
requirements for employment are:
- 19
years of age
- A
high school diploma or an equivalency certificate issued
by the Massachusetts Dept. of Education
- A valid
driver's license (class 3)
- Pass
a drug and psychological test
- Pass
a general and criminal background check
- Pass
a written and a physical fitness test
- Demonstrate
verbal and written skills sufficient to effectively communicate
- US
Citizenship
The Sheriff's Department is an equal opportunity
employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or for any reason
whatsoever. For
additional information, contact 508.830.6331
Internship
Opportunities
The
Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department receives many requests
for internships throughout the year. Every effort possible is
made to accommodate those requests.
Please
be advised, priority is given to college internship programs
and placement of high school aged interns is limited because
of the security nature of our agency.
All intern applicants should complete the ‘Application
for Employment’ to the best of their ability and submit
the Application to Human Resources for consideration two months
prior to the desired start date.
Application
Process
The
Plymouth County Sheriff's Department application can be used
to apply for any available position within the Department. Please
print out all pages of the application, complete, sign and return
it to the following address in hand or via mail:
Plymouth
County Sheriff's Department
Attention: Human Resources
24 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
or
fax to:
508-830-6374
