Correctional Officer - Temporary at Vermont Department of Corrections Rutland, VT

Correctional Officer I – Temporary position with the Vermont Department of Corrections (Rutland, VT).

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. 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. To the many benefits available through employment with the State of Vermont, Northwest State Correctional Facility would like to introduce the 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 NWSCF has continuous coverage of operations.

• Work just 7 out of every 14 days instead of 10 as in a traditional schedule.
• Enjoy regular two‑ or three‑day periods off, so you won’t have 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: a clear four‑week rotation cycle, allowing you to plan your personal life.
• Work fewer days per year: with only 180 workdays, you’ll have more time for yourself and your loved ones.

All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strength‑based relationships, and results orientation.

The Vermont Department of Corrections is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are passionately committed to equitable hiring and boldly dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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.

AHS background checks: candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of certain current employees.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Desiree Paquette uette.

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