Correctional Officer I
Company: State of Vermont Department of Corrections
Location: Essex Junction
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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 career in Corrections begins with a
week at the Southern State Correctional Facility observing the
duties and role of a Correctional Officer. 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 staff at the Southern State Correctional
Facility.Job Type: Full-timePay: $20.00 $28.50 per hourBenefits:*
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
insuranceSchedule:* 12 hour shift* Day shift* Evening shift*
Holidays* Night shift* Overnight shift* Overtime* Weekend
availabilitySupplemental pay types:* Bonus pay* Signing
bonusAbility 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: One location
Keywords: State of Vermont Department of Corrections, New England , Correctional Officer I, Other , Essex Junction, Northeast
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