Interim DOC Security & Operations Supervisor
About The Position
The Vermont Department of Corrections is seeking a Security & Operations Supervisor at Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport. This role involves supervisory, administrative, and coordination responsibilities, including planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating the facility's security and operational procedures. Work is carried out under the general supervision of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, in accordance with departmental and facility rules, regulations, and policies. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships, and results orientation.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher AND two (2) years in a correctional system and two (2) years of supervisory experience
- High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years in a correctional system involving the custody of inmates and three (3) years of supervisory experience
- Four (4) or more years of military experience INCLUDING two (2) years in a correctional system involving the custody of inmates and two (2) years of supervisory experience
- Candidates must pass any level of 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
- The Department of Corrections does not hire anyone who has been convicted of a felony without a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections
- Any person under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction within the past 5 years is likewise ineligible for employment
- Must provide relevant information regarding previous institutional employers for PREA compliance
- Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide 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
- Work experience in law enforcement
- Work experience as a Supervisor or higher in a correctional system
- Direct client contact in a residential facility
Responsibilities
- Plan the facility's security and operational procedures
- Implement the facility's security and operational procedures
- Direct the facility's security and operational procedures
- Evaluate the facility's security and operational procedures
- Perform supervisory responsibilities
- Perform administrative responsibilities
- Perform coordination responsibilities
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- A State defined benefit pension plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
