Community Correctional Officer

State of Vermont•Saint Albans, VT

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Correctional Officers provide supervision, rehabilitation, and support services to offenders under the supervision of the Probation and Parole Division of the Vermont Department of Corrections. They utilize both risk control and risk management services as part of a supervision team of high-risk offender. Work is performed in accordance with correctional policies, directives, and procedures under the supervision of an administrative superior. The applicant must have a strong understanding of ethics and boundaries; the ability to communicate and be able to work in a team setting; have excellent writing/strong computer skills, time management, and observation/organizational skills and be detail oriented. Understanding of victim awareness; knowledge of domestic violence and sexual offenders; ability to communicate effectively to a team the dynamics observed during field contacts; ability to maintain a professional rapport with local law-enforcement agencies and community partners.

Requirements

Strong understanding of ethics and boundaries.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Excellent writing skills.
Strong computer skills.
Time management skills.
Observation skills.
Organizational skills.
Detail oriented.
Understanding of victim awareness.
Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual offenders.
Ability to communicate effectively to a team the dynamics observed during field contacts.
Ability to maintain a professional rapport with local law-enforcement agencies and community partners.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social service or a related human services field OR Associate's degree AND one (1) year or more of experience in corrections, human services, military service, law enforcement or other related field OR High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience in corrections, human services, military service, law enforcement or other related field.
Pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
Undergo Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks.

Nice To Haves

Prior Corrections experience preferred.
Prior law-enforcement experience preferred.
Prior military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, rehabilitation, and support services to offenders.
Utilize risk control and risk management services as part of a supervision team of high-risk offenders.
Work in accordance with correctional policies, directives, and procedures.
Perform field supervision checks.
Work closely with local police departments in arrest situations.