Correctional Officer I (Northwest State Correctional Facility)
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Adequate physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to don a self-contained breathing apparatus and perform evacuation procedures, potentially including search and rescue functions.
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license is necessary.
- Must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
- 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
- Maintaining safety and security within a correctional facility.
- Supporting rehabilitation, accountability, and positive change for inmates.
- Performing duties within a secure correctional environment.
- Working overtime as required to maintain safe staffing levels.
- Working weekends and holidays when scheduled.
- Completing annual mandatory training requirements.
- Donning a self-contained breathing apparatus and performing evacuation procedures, potentially including search and rescue functions.
- Transportation and supervision of inmates outside of the correctional facility may be required.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- State defined benefit pension plan
- Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- $2,000 Annual Training Pay
- Shift differentials where applicable
- Overtime opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
