Correctional Officer - Temporary; Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

Overview

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. This work is rewarding on many levels and draws on a wide range of skills. Many of our permanent positions are filled by promoting temporary employees, so external candidates are encouraged to apply to both temporary and permanent job openings.

The start of your career in Corrections begins with a week at the correctional facility observing the duties and role of a correctional officer. Then, the next six weeks of instruction are at the Vermont Correctional Academy, where you will learn the core skill set of a corrections professional. After graduation, you will participate in eighty hours of onsite training supervised by staff at your new facility.

The start date for this position is based on your availability. Positions vary and we run on a 2‑shift schedule, 6 am‑6 pm and 6 pm‑6 am. Shifts and schedules are assigned by seniority first and may be determined by facility needs.

• Work just 7 out of every 14 days instead of 10 as in a traditional schedule.
• Enjoy regular two‑ or three‑day periods off:
  Say goodbye to long work stretches without a break.
• Work a balanced day or night shift:
  We prioritize your well‑being by evenly distributing day and night shift.
• Have predictable rotations:
  You can plan ahead with our clear four‑week rotation cycle, allowing you to easily organize your personal life.
• Work fewer days per year:
  With only 180 workdays, you’ll have more time for yourself and your loved ones or relaxation or travel.

This position, Correctional Officer I - Temporary (Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility) (Job Requisition #51774), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Melinda.

Winters. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Recruitment is ongoing for each correctional facility, although the availability of specific vacancies varies.

Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors:
Duties are performed largely within a correctional facility and in the immediate area of inmates. High‑stress situations are predictable, even frequent. The potential of 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 necessary. Overtime and emergency duty are unpredictable. Shift assignments may change in accordance with the needs of the facility.

• High 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.

Adequate physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. As a Correctional Officer it is important to understand that one of the essential tasks associated with the job is the ability to don a self‑contained breathing apparatus and perform evacuation procedures, potentially including search and rescue functions. The Department of Corrections must adhere to OSHA standards that relate to use of such devices, including CFR (e), “Medical Evaluation,” which states: “Employers must provide a medical evaluation to determine each employee’s fitness to wear a respirator.”

Environmental Factors:
Duties are performed largely within a correctional facility and in the immediate area of inmates. High‑stress situations are predictable, even frequent. The potential of 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 necessary. Overtime and emergency duty…