Correctional Officer I - Temporary (Northwest State Correctional Facility)
Company: State of Vermont
Location: Swanton
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview We have immediate openings for Correctional Officers.
Correctional Officers 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. 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. Training Temporary officers
receive the same core training as permanent staff. 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 five 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. Temporary Employment Temporary employees do not receive
benefits and cannot work more than 1280 hours per year. Temporary
employees may very likely work 40 hours per week but could work
less. The number of hours worked will vary from facility to
facility, depending on current need. Temporary work is typically
for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State
does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week. Who May Apply This
position, Correctional Officer I - Temporary (Northwest State
Correctional Facility) (Job Requisition #45462), is open to all
State employees and external applicants. This is an ongoing posting
to fill temporary positions that may arise in the facility. See the
description below regarding temporary employment.This is a
temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours,
and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee
40 hours of work per week. If you would like more information about
this position, please contactwhitney.noel@vermont.gov. Resumes will
not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
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 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. Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduation from high school or GED. Experience: Two years full-time
work experience. Preference will be given to individuals who have
previous experience working in a correctional setting or have a
military background. College coursework from an accredited college
or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for the
experience. Minimum Physical Requirements Adequate physical
condition to perform the essential functions of the job with or
without reasonable accommodation. As a prospective Correctional
Officer it is important to understand that one of the essential
tasks associated with the job is the ability to don a
self-contained breathing apparatus and perform evacuation
procedures, potentially including search and rescue functions. The
Department of Corrections must adhere to OSHA standards that relate
to use of such devices, including CFR 1910.134(e), "Medical
Evaluation," which states: "Employers must provide a medical
evaluation to determine each employee's fitness to wear a
respirator." Position Expectations Successful applicants must be
willing to meet ALL of the following job requirements: willing to
work any shift (7 a.m.-3:00 p.m; 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m or 11:00
p.m.-7:00 a.m) if applicable, be willing to report to work each day
clean shaven (mustache that does not extend beyond the upper lip is
optional);willing to work every weekend, with regular days off
during the week; willing to work all holidays which do not fall on
scheduled days off; must be willing to work on day(s) off or double
shifts (16 hours); willing to conduct strip searches and visually
check body cavities of inmates of the same gender for contraband
(no contact); willing to supervise inmates, regardless of their
gender, while they are in the bathroom or shower area. DOC PREA
Requirements 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. 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. Special Requirements Overtime work is required
to maintain safe staffing levels and is considered a condition of
employment. The ability to work overtime as required is considered
an essential function of this job class. The Department of
Corrections does not hire anyone who has been convicted of a felony
without a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections. Any person
under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction within
the past 5 years is likewise ineligible for employment. Candidates
must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the
position. AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, pursuant to 20 V.S.A.
2056c or other applicable statutory authority, requires criminal
record checks for all AHS positions, including motor vehicle
driving record checks and national record checks where appropriate.
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.
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