Correctional Officer - Temporary; Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

Title:

Correctional Officer I – Temporary (Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility)

Department:
Corrections

Location:

Rutland, VT, US

Position Type:
Temporary

Schedule Type:
Part-Time

Minimum Salary: $23.12

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.

Start dates are based on availability. Positions vary and operate on a 2‑shift schedule, 6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am. Shifts and schedules are assigned by seniority and may be determined by facility needs.

The facility offers an innovative 2‑2‑3 schedule to provide staff with a better work‑life balance. In a 2‑2‑3 rotation, you work two consecutive days, followed by two days off, and then work three consecutive days before having another two days off. This rotation repeats, providing you with regular periods of rest while ensuring continuous coverage of operations. The 2‑2‑3 schedule offers predictable work hours, flexibility, longer stretches of consecutive days off, and a 3‑day weekend every other week.

• Work 7 days out of every 14 instead of 10 as in a traditional schedule.
• Enjoy regular two‑ or three‑day periods off.
• Balanced day or night shift with even distribution.
• Predictable four‑week rotation cycle.
• Work fewer days per year—only 180 workdays.

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 plus two (2) years or more full‑time work experience.

OR one (1) year or more of college‑level coursework plus one (1) year or more of full‑time work experience.

OR two (2) years or more of college‑level coursework.

Evidence of adequate physical condition to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to don a self‑contained breathing apparatus and perform evacuation, search, and rescue functions is required. Compliance with OSHA standards related to respirator use is necessary.

Overtime work is required to maintain safe staffing levels and is considered an essential function. The ability to work overtime as required is essential. Work on weekends and holidays may be required. Must attend and pass annual mandated training.

All candidates must pass background investigation as required by AHS Policy 4.02, including criminal, DMV, and abuse registry checks.

The Vermont Department of Corrections is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are passionately committed to equitable hiring and dedicated to diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.