Interim DOC Central Operations Specialist

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

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About The Position

The Central Operations Specialist's primary role is to provide 24/7 hospital coverage both in and out of state for hospitalized incarcerated individuals upon admission. The COS team will receive highly specialized training, including but not limited to Firearms certification, Transportation Security Protocol, and specialized Advanced Communications Techniques. The COS will be expected to be professional emissaries for the department while providing Hospital-based security coverage within the community. When not deployed, work may be coordinated to assist facilities with pre-planned medical appointment coverage, facility intelligence gathering efforts, and specialized project management as assigned by the Facility & Operations Management team. COS team members will remain eligible for security staff bonuses as defined in the current side-letter agreement with our labor partners. Central Operations Specialists will be expected to perform their duties in a wide variety of environments such as but not limited to, Hospitals, other medical facilities, and Correctional Facilities. This position , Interim DOC Central Operations Specialist (Job Requisition #54011) , 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. Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting but frequent travel to correctional facilities, hospitals, medical facilities and training sites is required, for which private means of transportation must be available. 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 Department. In-state and out of state travel may be required. Evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher AND one (1) or more years of work experience in a correctional system.
• High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) or more years of work experience in a correctional system involving the custody of inmates or in a psychiatric facility involving the direct care of patients.
• One (1) or more years of military experience AND one (1) or more years of work experience in a correctional system.
• Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential job functions.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to this position.
• 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

• Provide 24/7 hospital coverage both in and out of state for hospitalized incarcerated individuals upon admission.
• Provide Hospital-based security coverage within the community.
• Assist facilities with pre-planned medical appointment coverage.
• Assist with facility intelligence gathering efforts.
• Assist with specialized project management as assigned by the Facility & Operations Management team.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees