Correctional Officer I (Southern State Correctional Facility)

Summary

Overview 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.Overview 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.Training Program Your career begins with a structured training process designed to prepare you for success.Facility Shadowing – New hires complete a minimum of 40 hours observing correctional operations and the daily responsibilities of a Correction#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Overview 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.Overview 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.Training Program Your career begins with a structured training process designed to prepare you for success.Facility Shadowing – New hires complete a minimum of 40 hours observing correctional operations and the daily responsibilities of a Correction#J-18808-Ljbffr