Southern State Correctional Facility has immediate openings for Correctional Officers. Correctional Officers with the Vermont Department of Corrections 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. The ideal candidate has strong communication and leadership skills to maintain order and control as well as strong judgment to make good decisions in high stress situations. If this sounds like you, apply today!

BASE PAY STARTS AT $20.00/HR. With differentials, earn up to $25.00-$28.50/HR

($3.00 Facility $2.00-$2.50 Shift Differential $1.50 Weekend and $1.50 in other potential differentials per hour).

Overtime hourly rate $35.00 - $42.00/HR paid after 8 hours in a day.

$2750.00 Recruitment/Retention bonus for all individuals hired from July 3rd, 2022 to July 1st, 2023.

Correctional Officer Work Schedule:

• 50/50 work/life balance.
• 12 hour shifts, 2-2-3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days – repeat).
• 3 day weekend every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• 7 days off in 14 day pay period

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

Correctional Officer Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a correctional setting
• Military experience

Correctional Officer Responsibilities / Duties:

• Responsible for the supervision, custody, treatment, and training of inmates confined in a correctional facility.
• Duties are performed under the supervision of higher-ranking staff and in accordance with operational procedures of the assigned facility.
• 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 start of your Correctional career will begin with the GAP program at the Southern State Correctional Facility. You will be observing the duties and roles of a Correctional Officer, as well as becoming acclimated to the Correctional environment and preparation for the Vermont Correctional Academy. The duration of the GAP program will vary by hire date, in relation to the start of the next Vermont Correctional Academy. This is followed by six weeks of instruction 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 on-the-job training supervised by a Field Training Officer at the Southern State Correctional Facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, VT 05156: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person