Correctional Officer I (Marble Valley 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

• Complete a minimum of 40 hours of facility shadowing.
• Attend a six-week paid training academy focusing on core skills and knowledge.
• Return to assigned facility for two weeks of supervised training with a Facility Training Officer.
• Enter a six-month probationary period following successful completion of training.
• Work a 2-2-3 schedule designed for better work-life balance.

Requirements

• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Successful completion of annual mandatory training requirements.
• Adequate physical condition to perform essential job functions.

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

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Annual training pay, shift differentials, and overtime opportunities. Twelve paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan. State-paid family and medical leave insurance, two ways to save for retirement, flexible spending accounts, low-cost group life insurance, and an incentive-based wellness program.

Pay

$2,000 Annual Training Pay, shift differentials where applicable, and overtime opportunities.

Schedule and Work-Life Balance

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, special requirements.

Special Requirements

• Overtime work is required to maintain safe staffing levels and is considered a condition of employment.
• The ability to work overtime as required is considered an essential function of this job class.
• Work on weekends and holidays may be required.
• Must attend and pass annual mandated training.
• The Department of Corrections does not hire anyone who has been convicted of a felony without a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections.
• Any person under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction within the past five (5) years is likewise ineligible for employment.
• Candidates must pass a background investigation applicable to the position.

Total Compensation

The State's total compensation package includes an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including: 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families, work/life balance, two ways to save for retirement, flexible spending accounts, low-cost group life insurance, an incentive-based wellness program, qualified employer for public service student loan forgiveness program, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.