The Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility, located in Rutland, Vermont, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Correctional Officer I. Correctional Officers in Vermont work in a system that believes in life safety and public safety in equal measure. Intensive training conducted at the Vermont Corrections Academy prepares entry level Correctional Officers for a career that blends security work and human service practices. This work is rewarding on many levels and draws on a wide range of skills. The ideal candidate can communicate effectively, leads by example, and has the ability to make reasonable decisions under high stress.
Duties are performed largely within a correctional facility and in the immediate area of incarcerated individuals. High stress situations are expected. The potential of physical assault or injury exists. Transportation and supervision of inmates outside of the correctional facility may be required. A valid motor vehicle operators license is necessary. Forced overtime does exist and is unpredictable. Shift assignments may change in accordance with the needs of the facility.
Training
If hired, pre-academy applicants will work a minimum of 40 hours within the correctional facility observing certified officers and other staff carrying out their duties. Applicants will then attend a six-week paid academy. Once graduated, applicants will return to their hiring facility for two weeks of OJT (on the job training) with assigned training officers. Upon successful completion of OJT, new corrections officers enter a probationary period that lasts a minimum of six months.
The start date for this position is based on your availability. The Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility has 4 teams working on 12 hours shifts. Shifts run from 6am to 6pm OR 6pm to 6am OR 10am to 10pm and applicants may be assigned to either based on the staffing needs of the facility.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Here is the link:
careers.vermont.gov
All employees of the Agency of Human Services – Department of Corrections perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strength-based relationships and results orientation.
Minimum Qualifications-
Education:
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.
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 to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking the link below. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.
doc.vermont.gov/sites/correct/files/documents/policy/human-resources/122.01-commissioners-waiver-application.pdf
Overtime work is required to maintain safe staffing levels and is considered a condition of employment. Additionally, the ability work on weekends and holidays is required. Officers are further required to attend and pass annual post-academy training in many of the topics covered at the corrections academy throughout their careers.
FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- $2,000.00 annual training pay.
Shift and Weekend Differential (in addition to your base pay!)
- 1st Shift: $2.00 per hour
- 2nd Shift: $2.50 per hour
- Weekends: $1.50 per hour
- Living Unit differential: $1.50 per hour.
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.
- Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule.
- Low-cost group life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- 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 based on 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.
For more information, you can call or text to 802-498-8564. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
FSES Fabio Caetano
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $23.12 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Rutland, VT 05701 for this job? Do you live within an hour's travel of the facility or will you find it necessary to relocate to be within commuting distance?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
2 years work experience (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person - MVRCF
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.12 - $35.45 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, over or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; Yes or No
- Are you in good standing with respect to, or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all taxes due to the State of Vermont? (Only applicable to persons who previously worked or lived in the State of Vermont)
- Have you ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces? (If Yes, a DD214 will be requested)
- Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
- Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, lock-up, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
- Has your right to operate a motor vehicle ever been suspended or revoked? If yes, when, where and why? When was it reinstated?
- Have you ever worked in a prison, lock-up, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution? If so where and when?
- Within the past five (5) years, have you been convicted, imprisoned, placed on probation or under supervision, or fined for any violation of any law, including motor vehicle violations? If yes, please explain.
- Do you have any prior felony conviction? If yes, please explain.
- Have you ever been the perpetrator in an incident of sexual harassment? If yes, please explain.
- Have you ever applied to or worked at MVRCF or any of the other VT DOC facilities? If yes, when and where?
- Have you ever had any type of abuse prevention order or restraining order served on you? If yes, please explain.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
