Correctional Officer I - Temporary (Northwest State Correctional Facility)

State of Vermont • Saint Albans, VT • 14h ago

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1420722

Overview

A career with the Vermont Department of Corrections offers more than a jobit provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while serving your community. Correctional Officers play a critical role in maintaining safety and security while supporting rehabilitation, accountability, and positive change.

\ This profession combines elements of security, human services, communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Through extensive training and ongoing professional development, Correctional Officers gain skills that can lead to advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Corrections.

\ Many permanent positions are filled through internal promotion, making this an excellent opportunity to begin a long-term career with the State of Vermont.

Training Program

Your career begins with a structured training process designed to prepare you for success.

Facility Shadowing New hires complete a minimum of 40 hours observing correctional operations and the daily responsibilities of a Correctional Officer. Vermont Correctional Academy{target="_self"} Recruits attend a six-week paid training academy focused on the core skills and knowledge required for the profession. On-the-Job Training Upon graduation, recruits return to their assigned facility and complete two weeks of supervised training with a Facility Training Officer. Probationary Period Following successful completion of training, employees enter a six-month probationary period.

Start dates are based on facility needs and candidate availability.\ \ Schedule and Work-Life Balance

Northwest State Correctional Facility utilizes an innovative 2-2-3 schedule designed to provide greater work-life balance while maintaining continuous facility operations.

How the 2-2-3 Schedule Works: Employees work:

In week one you would be off on Monday and Tuesday, work on Wednesday and Thursday, be off on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Week two, you would work Monday and Tuesday, have off on Wednesday and Thursday and work again on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. {width="" height=""}

Benefits of the 2-2-3 Schedule

Work only 7 of every 14 days

Enjoy a three-day weekend every other week

Approximately 180 workdays per year

Predictable rotating schedule that allows for advanced personal

planning

Extended periods off for family, recreation, travel, and personal

commitments

Twelve-hour shifts that provide more days away from work

This rotation repeats throughout the year.

Shifts are assigned based on seniority and facility operational needs. Current shift schedules are:

Day Shift: 6:00 AM 6:00 PM

Night Shift: 6:00 PM 6:00 AM

Job 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.

Ability to perform the essential duties of a Correctional Officer in

a secure correctional environment.\ \

Additional Compensation

\$2,000 Annual Training Pay

Shift differentials where applicable

Overtime opportunities\ \ \

Our Values\ Employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their duties through four core practices:

Customer Service

Holistic Service

Strength-Based Relationships

Results Orientation

At the VermontDepartment of Corrections, we are committed to being firm, fair, and consistent while recognizing the capacity for human growth and change.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

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