Skip to main content

Who We Are

Interested in a career at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office?

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office offers a variety of career paths for both civilian staff and correctional officers. 

In addition to our main facility in West Boylston (Jail and House of Corrections), the Sheriff’s Office has also established Community Support Centers in Fitchburg, Worcester, and Webster.

Unparalleled Opportunity

For those seeking a career in law enforcement, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office provides unparalleled opportunity for promotions or integration in a speciality department. From day one, individuals are provided with the necessary tools to be safe and successful. After attending the paid 12-week training academy, new officers start building foundations for long careers. Officers can achieve a high level of job satisfaction and enjoy the benefits of working for the Sheriff’s Office.

A career in corrections is meaningful and dynamic. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office provides opportunities beyond the direct supervision of inmates. The Sheriff’s Office has many different specialty departments such as special services, investigations, K9, training, armory, and physical plant operations. Further, employees have the opportunity to serve on highly specialized teams at the jail and in the community: CEMLEC SWAT, Internal Special Operations Group, and Crisis Negotiations Team.

Civilians & Correctional Officers

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office offers a variety of career paths for both civilian staff and correctional officers. In addition to our main facility in West Boylston (Jail and House of Corrections), the Sheriff’s Office has also established Community Support Centers in Fitchburg, Worcester, and Webster.

For those seeking positions classified under civilian staff, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office offers careers in Emergency Dispatch, IT, Records, Finance, Medical, Education, Inmate Services, Substance Abuse, Human Resources, Maintenance, Community Re-Entry, and many other areas. While our main mission is to maintain the care, custody, and control of the inmate population, there are many fulfilling career paths for civilians.

ON THE JOB

QUESTIONS?

Call 508.854.1800 if you have questions about a career at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.