Correctional Officer - Temporary; Southern State Correctional Facility

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. 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 2-2-3 schedule offers predictable work hours, flexibility, and longer stretches of consecutive days off for you to rest and recharge and a 3-day weekend every other week.

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 do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on actual or perceived 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.

This position, Correctional Officer I
- Temporary (Southern State Correctional Facility) (Job

Requisition #51771), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Michael.

Pafundi. You must apply online to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) years or more full-time work experience. OR One (1) year or more of college level course work AND one (1) year or more of full-time work experience. OR Two (2) years or more of college level course work. Minimum

Physical Requirements:

Adequate physical condition to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.