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O'Malley, John A.

Chief of StaffExecutive Office of Public Safety and Security
  • Agency Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
  • Division Department of Correction
  • Title Chief of Staff
  • Address 50 Maple Street, Suite 3
    Milford, MA 1757
  • Phone 508-422-3319
  • Email john.omalley@doc.state.ma.us
  • Reports To Thomas A. Turco, III, Commissioner

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2016
  • Years in Current Position 11
  • Job Description The Chief of Staff collaborates closely with the Commissioner to ensure the departments’ mission and vision is carried out. Provide direction to senior level management regarding policy changes and updates. Directly supervises the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Communications whose staff includes communications, public affairs, legislative affairs, correspondence and public records requests. The Chief of Staff also supervises the Massachusetts Correctional Industries whose staff provides training and skills to offenders so they will have a successful reentry into the community through work opportunities. Assists the commissioner in setting the agency’s agenda to meet the overall mission of protecting the public by incarcerating offenders and providing opportunities to participate in programs that reduce recidivism. The Chief of Staff acts as the liaison to other state agencies.

Personal Information

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Education & Career

  • Previous Employment
    • John A. O’Malley began employment at the Massachusetts Department of Correction in 1977 as a Correctional Counselor. Other positions held are Director of Security, Unit Manager, Director of Classification, Deputy Superintendent and Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs