Sheriff swears in Ramos of Revere as Worcester County Correctional Officer

Special to The Advocate

Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis recently administered the Correctional Officer Oath to 14 graduates of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office 65th Basic Recruit Training Academy during a ceremony at the department’s Training and Command Center in West Boylston. Among the graduates was Officer Jonathon Ramos of Revere, who completed the Sheriff’s Office’s 13-week correctional officer training program. The academy prepares recruits for careers at the Worcester County Jail & House of Correction through classroom instruction and hands-on training in areas including de-escalation techniques, defensive tactics, first responder protocols, mental health awareness, suicide prevention and physical fitness. This graduating class includes recruits from seven Massachusetts communities, including three active-duty service members or veterans of the United States Army.

“After 13 rigorous weeks of training, I am proud to present some of the best and brightest future leaders in corrections,” said Sheriff Evangelidis. “I am confident these graduates are prepared to join our ranks and help advance our mission of public safety.”

Before entering the academy, applicants must complete a written examination, a physical fitness assessment, a comprehensive background investigation and a psychological screening. To promote fairness and integrity in the hiring process, Sheriff Evangelidis maintains a policy prohibiting letters of recommendation from elected officials and provides hiring preference to individuals who have honorably served in the United States Armed Forces.

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for its 66th Basic Recruit Training Academy, which begins in September 2026. For more information, visit www.WorcesterCountySheriff.com/Careers/Correctional-Officer-Academy./