Berkshire County Sheriff's Office

10/28/2025

Our staff had a great time at the Berkshire Community College Job Fair. A huge thank you to the organizers and staff that made this happen. A special thank you to the many students who visited with us as well.

10/28/2025

Officer Ryan, our Graphic Arts/Print Shop Officer had the pleasure of meeting Tim at WJ Blueprints & Digital Graphics yesterday. Thank you so much Tim for allowing us to come into your business and learn more about the capabilities of our process and how we can grow it for the future.

10/27/2025

-From Sheriff Thomas N. Bowler-

I am very pleased to announce that effective November 2, 2025, AnnMarie Marby has been promoted to the position of CHARGE NURSE/FIRST SHIFT and Jackie Costakis has been promoted to the position of CHARGE NURSE/SECOND SHIFT. Please join with me in congratulating them on this significant accomplishment in their careers with the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office.

10/25/2025

We had such an amazing time at the Lanesborough Elementary School Trunk or Treat event. Thank you to the volunteers and organizers for this amazing event.

10/25/2025

Our staff today proudly represented the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office in Lee at their Trunk or Treat event and in Pittsfield at their annual Halloween Parade. A huge thank you to the many volunteers, organizers and of course our amazing community members who supported us tonight, especially in the rain. Have a great weekend and continue to stay safe.

A special thank you to our staff and their families. Your continued support and dedication is what makes our office special.

10/23/2025

The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office wants to make the community aware of an ongoing scam that was reported today by a concerned community member to our office. An individual is contacting some within the community to inform them that they work for the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Civil Office and are looking for a call back. They are telling those that they are calling to ask for Julie. Please do not engage and simply hang up as this is a scam. Do not provide private information to any unknown party. They can use this information for a variety of criminal activities. Please continue to be safe and healthy Berkshire County!

10/21/2025

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career in law enforcement? Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office, Jail, and House of Correction is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as full-time Correction Officers. Competitive starting salary starting at $61,455.89 per year. We are also accepting applications for lateral transfers if they have completed either a DOC/MSA academy within the Commonwealth or within the surrounding states. Note: If transferring from out of state, additional training may be required if necessary.

Benefits Include:
• Generous paid vacations, sick, and personal leave time
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Long-term disability plan for added security
• Deferred compensation plan to help you save for the future
• Healthcare spending and dependent care spending accounts to cover eligible expenses
• Commonwealth of MA State Retirement Plan for your long-term financial well-being

Additional Opportunities:
• Opportunities to receive additional bonuses for education and physical fitness are offered.

Physical Fitness Testing Requirements:
• Push-Ups: Complete 19 in 1 minute
• Plank: Hold for 1 minute
• ¼ Mile Run & Handcuff: Complete within 3 minutes and 22 seconds
• ¼ Mile Run & Dummy Drag: Complete within 3 minutes and 37 seconds

Important Dates:
• PT Test: December 1st and 4th at 5:00pm
• Written Test: December 1st and 4th, directly after the completion of the PT Test
•Location: 467 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield MA
• Academy Start: March 2026

Completion of Academy:
• Officers will be assigned either 2nd/3rd shift with a 5:2 schedule which may include weekends and or holidays. Officers will be on a probationary period for a period of one year, set from their date of hire.

Applications available on our website: bcsoma.org or by scanning the attached QR code. They can also be picked up in our main lobby at 467 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, MA., and returned to Diane Maynes, ADS, Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office, 467 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, MA., 01201 on or before November 28, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the application, PT/Written testing or the academy, please contact Lieutenant Jacob Ga***rd, 413-443-7220 EXT 1418 or by email, jacob.gaylord@sdb.state.ma.us.

The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

10/20/2025

Sheriff Bowler and the staff want to send their heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and his brothers and sisters in blue. A year ago, law enforcement lost note only an amazing officer, but a brother, a father, a husband and a friend. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and support our partners at PPD. Rest in Peace Officer Silver, as your family in blue continues to keep the watch.

It is with great sadness that Chief Thomas Dawley announces the unexpected death of Pittsfield Police Officer Michael Silver. Officer Silver began his career with PPD in 2008 after graduating from the State Police Municipal Academy. Officer Silver was a member of the Berkshire County Special Response Team since 2016 as a Senior Tactical Operator and was assigned to the department's Traffic Unit. Ofc. Silver was dedicated to the profession of being a police officer and was highly respected by his peers.

Officer Silver briefly served with the Lee Police Department in 2015. Officer Silver was a certified MPTC Instructor in several areas. Officer Silver received several letters of commendation, a Weapons Seizure Award recipient, along with a Drug Buster Award.

Chief Dawley, along with members of the Pittsfield Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the Officer Silver's family, friends, and those who knew him. At this time, the department will not be releasing any more information and request privacy for Officer Silver's family.

Rest in peace Ofc. Michael Silver Call Sign #403, your brothers and sisters in blue will take it from here.

Chief Thomas Dawley

10/19/2025

Great job by our staff today in Great Barrington at the Pumpkin Fest! Thank you for allowing us to take part in this great community event and be a part of your community.

10/16/2025

Staff today had an amazing time at the Western New England University Job Fair. Thank you to the university, the organizers and the many students that made this a huge success.

Come join us tonight at our job fair at 467 Cheshire Road in Pittsfield from 4pm-6pm.

10/15/2025

Our staff today had the honor of attending Voices of Valor, a conference addressing mental health in first responders. Thank you so much to the many instructors, and organizations that put this training together, addressing the stigma and silence behind mental health in first responders.