Correctional Officer I (Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility)

State of Vermont•Burlington, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A career with the Vermont Department of Corrections offers more than a job—it 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.

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.
High school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) years or more full-time work experience.
OR One (1) year or more of college level course work AND one (1) year or more of full-time work experience.
OR Two (2) years or more of college level course work.
Adequate physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must attend and pass annual mandated training.
Candidates must pass a background investigation applicable to the position.
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.
Must provide relevant information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.
Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a correctional setting
Military experience

Responsibilities

Maintain safety and security within the correctional facility.
Support rehabilitation, accountability, and positive change for inmates.
Perform essential duties of a Correctional Officer in a secure correctional environment.
Don a self-contained breathing apparatus and perform evacuation procedures, potentially including search and rescue functions.
Transport and supervise inmates outside of the correctional facility may be required.