Correctional Officer I - Temporary (Southern State Correctional Facility)

Summary

Correctional Officer I - Temporary (Southern State Correctional Facility)Corrections professionals in Vermont work in a system that believes in the basics of human change. Intensive training prepares entry‑level Correctional Officers for a career that blends security work, human services and leadership opportunities. Many of our permanent positions are filled by promoting temporary employees, so external candidates are encouraged to apply to both temporary and permanent openings.TrainingThe start of your career begins with a week observing duties at a correctional facility, followed by six weeks of instruction at the Vermont Correctional Academy, and then eighty hours of onsite training supervised by staff at your new facility.Schedule & BenefitsShifts: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. Start date based on availability. We offer a 2‑2‑3 rotation that provides predictable work hours and longer rest periods.Work only 7 days out of 14, instead of 10 as in a traditional schedule.Enjoy regular 2‑ or 3‑day periods off, preventing long work stretches without a break.Work a balanced day or night shift; day and night shifts are evenly distributed.Plan ahead with a clear four‑week rotation cycle.Only 180 workdays per year, allowing more personal time.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Vermont Department of Corrections is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are passionately committed to equitable hiring and boldly dedicated to diversity. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Minimum QualificationsHigh school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) years or more full‑time work experience.OR one (1) year or more of college‑level coursework AND one (1) year or more of full‑time work experience.OR two (2) years or more of college‑level coursework.Minimum Physical RequirementsAdequate physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. One essential task is the ability to don a self‑contained breathing apparatus and perform evacuation procedures, including search and rescue functions. The Department must adhere to OSHA standards related to use of such devices, including CFR 1910.134(e) for medical evaluation of fitness to wear a respirator.Other RequirementsOngoing background investigation and checks per AHS Policy 4.02. Candidates must pass any level of investigation applicable to the position.Commitment to DOC PREA requirements and submission of relevant information.Conviction history requirements: candidates with felony convictions or recent misdemeanor sanctions must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections.Valid motor vehicle operator's license required; overtime, emergency duty and weekend/holiday work may be required.Contact & ApplicationFor more information, contact Michael Pafundi at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail. Apply online to be considered.PayAs of July14,2025, the step1 rate for pay grade19 is $23.12 per hour.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Correctional Officer I - Temporary (Southern State Correctional Facility)Corrections professionals in Vermont work in a system that believes in the basics of human change. Intensive training prepares entry‑level Correctional Officers for a career that blends security work, human services and leadership opportunities. Many of our permanent positions are filled by promoting temporary employees, so external candidates are encouraged to apply to both temporary and permanent openings.TrainingThe start of your career begins with a week observing duties at a correctional facility, followed by six weeks of instruction at the Vermont Correctional Academy, and then eighty hours of onsite training supervised by staff at your new facility.Schedule & BenefitsShifts: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. Start date based on availability. We offer a 2‑2‑3 rotation that provides predictable work hours and longer rest periods.Work only 7 days out of 14, instead of 10 as in a traditional schedule.Enjoy regular 2‑ or 3‑day periods off, preventing long work stretches without a break.Work a balanced day or night shift; day and night shifts are evenly distributed.Plan ahead with a clear four‑week rotation cycle.Only 180 workdays per year, allowing more personal time.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Vermont Department of Corrections is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are passionately committed to equitable hiring and boldly dedicated to diversity. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Minimum QualificationsHigh school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) years or more full‑time work experience.OR one (1) year or more of college‑level coursework AND one (1) year or more of full‑time work experience.OR two (2) years or more of college‑level coursework.Minimum Physical RequirementsAdequate physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. One essential task is the ability to don a self‑contained breathing apparatus and perform evacuation procedures, including search and rescue functions. The Department must adhere to OSHA standards related to use of such devices, including CFR 1910.134(e) for medical evaluation of fitness to wear a respirator.Other RequirementsOngoing background investigation and checks per AHS Policy 4.02. Candidates must pass any level of investigation applicable to the position.Commitment to DOC PREA requirements and submission of relevant information.Conviction history requirements: candidates with felony convictions or recent misdemeanor sanctions must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections.Valid motor vehicle operator's license required; overtime, emergency duty and weekend/holiday work may be required.Contact & ApplicationFor more information, contact Michael Pafundi at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail. Apply online to be considered.PayAs of July14,2025, the step1 rate for pay grade19 is $23.12 per hour.#J-18808-Ljbffr