Interim Correctional Facility Shift Supervisor

State of Vermont • Saint Johnsbury, VT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Correctional Facility in St. Johnsbury, is looking for an Interim Facility Shift Supervisor. You will oversee daily operations and staff during their assigned shift, ensuring the safety and security of the public, staff and inmates by enforcing policies, conducting inspections, managing inmate movements and counts, resolving conflicts, and responding to emergencies .

This role requires strong leadership, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage high-stress situations effectively. Due to shift and post bidding, this position could be placed on any shift depending upon seniority.Who May ApplyThis position, Interim Correctional Facility Shift Supervisor (Job Requisition #54448), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact
[email protected].
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.Environmental FactorsDuties are performed largely within a correctional facility and in daily contact with inmates. High stress situations are predictable, even frequent. The potential for 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 required. Overtime and emergency duty are predictable. Shift assignments may change in accordance with the needs of the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher AND two (2) or more years of work experience INCLUDING one (1) year in a correctional institution involving the custody of inmates.
• Associates degree AND four (4) or more years of work experience INCLUDING three (3) years in a correctional institution involving the custody of inmates.
• High school diploma or equivalent AND five (5) or more years of work experience, INCLUDING three (3) years in a correctional institution involving the custody of inmates.
• Four (4) or more years of military experience AND one (1) or more years in a correctional system involving the custody of inmates.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• 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

• Supervisory experience in direct client contact in a residential facility or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and training correctional officers
• Maintaining inmate records and facility logs
• Coordinating inmate intake and housing, and preparing reports

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time