Correctional Officer I (Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility)

About the role

The Vermont Department of Corrections offers a career that combines security, human services, communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Correctional Officers play a critical role in maintaining safety and security while supporting rehabilitation, accountability, and positive change.

Responsibilities

• Work with inmates to promote rehabilitation and positive change.
• Ensure the safety and security of the facility and its staff.
• Perform routine duties such as monitoring inmate activities, maintaining order, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in evacuations as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Ability to work overtime as required to maintain safe staffing levels.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays when scheduled.
• Successful completion of annual mandatory training requirements.
• Adequate physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) years or more full-time work experience.
• One (1) year or more of college level course work AND one (1) year or more of full-time work experience.
• Two (2) years or more of college level course work.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
• Knowledge of correctional facilities and related laws and regulations.
• Basic computer skills for job-related tasks.

Benefits

• Annual training pay of $2,000.
• Shift differentials where applicable.
• Overtime opportunities.

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The 2-2-3 schedule provides greater work-life balance while maintaining continuous facility operations. Shifts are assigned based on seniority and facility operational needs.

Environmental Factors

• Duties are performed largely within a correctional facility and in the immediate area of inmates.
• High stress situations are predictable, even frequent.
• The potential of physical assault or injury is present.
• Transportation and supervision of inmates outside of the correctional facility may be required.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is necessary.
• Overtime and emergency duty are unpredictable.
• Shift assignments may change in accordance with the needs of the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) years or more full-time work experience.
• One (1) year or more of college level course work AND one (1) year or more of full-time work experience.
• Two (2) years or more of college level course work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a correctional setting.
• Military experience.

Additional Information

Current shift schedules are: Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM. Shift assignments may change in accordance with the needs of the facility.

For more information about this position, please contact David.C.Watts@vermont.gov.