What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Facility Shift Supervisor position at State of Vermont - Department of Corrections?
Overview
The Vermont Department Of Corrections is looking for a Facility Shift Supervisor for Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington.
This position:
- Supervises and directs correctional security and operations during an assigned shift.
- Ensures that appropriate levels of inmate activity are maintained in accordance with custody and security requirements.
- Assists in the selection of subordinate staff and in their orientation and training.
- Arranges duty schedules, assigns staff to duty stations, and ensures adequate coverage of all areas of the facility.
- Conducts frequent inspection tours to ensure that department policies and facility procedures relating to security and operations are correctly and consistently applied.
- Develops and implements plans for control of unusual incidents such as disturbances, fires, or attempted escapes.
- Reviews disciplinary reports on inmates and hears inmate appeals.
- Conducts special investigations as assigned.
- Conducts regular Performance Management Interviews (PMI) with subordinate staff and provides feedback.
- Ensures that all staff are trained in and aware of new policies and procedures.
- Oversees the admission of new inmates and the transport of inmates outside of the facility.
- Directs responses to emergency situations as they arise.
- Assumes control of the assigned facility in the absence of superiors.
- Performs crisis intervention with Seriously Functionally Impaired (SFI) inmates as required.
- Plans and coordinates care and supervision of Delayed Placement Persons (DPP) until a psychiatric bed becomes available.
- Performs related duties as required.
There are three (3) open positions to be filled from this posting.
Who May Apply
This position, Correctional Facility Shift Supervisor (Job Requisition #55101), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Benjamin.Webster@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed largely within a correctional facility and in daily contact with inmates. High stress situations are predictable, even frequent. The potential for 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 required. Overtime and emergency duty are predictable. Shift assignments may change in accordance with the needs of the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher AND two (2) or more years of work experience INCLUDING one (1) year in a correctional institution involving the custody of inmates.
OR
Associates degree AND four (4) or more years of work experience INCLUDING three (3) years in a correctional institution involving the custody of inmates.
OR
High school diploma or equivalent AND five (5) or more years of work experience, INCLUDING three (3) years in a correctional institution involving the custody of inmates.
OR
Four (4) or more years of military experience AND one (1) or more years in a correctional system involving the custody of inmates.
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience in direct client contact in a residential facility or law enforcement..
Special Requirements
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 under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements
In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.
Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.