Community Correctional Officer

Community Correctional Officer

Community Correctional Officers provide supervision, rehabilitation, and support services to offenders under the supervision of the Probation and Parole Division of the Vermont Department of Corrections. They utilize both risk control and risk management services as part of a supervision team of high-risk offenders. Work is performed in accordance with correctional policies, directives, and procedures under the supervision of an administrative superior. The applicant must have a strong understanding of ethics and boundaries and :

• The ability to communicate and be able to work in a team setting
• Excellent writing / strong computer skills
• Good time management, and observation / organizational skills
• Be detail oriented
• Have understanding of victim awareness
• Have knowledge of domestic violence and sexual offenders
• The ability to communicate effectively to a team the dynamics observed during field contacts
• The ability to maintain a professional rapport with local law-enforcement agencies and community partners

Prior corrections, law-enforcement, or military experience preferred. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices : customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships, and results orientation.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Rosemary Webber.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental factors : Duties are performed in the homes, places of employment, and other locations frequented by assigned inmates as well as in a standard office setting. Duties include working closely with local police departments in arrest situations or in the performance of field supervision check. High stress situations are predictable, even frequent. The potential of physical assault or injury is present. A valid motor vehicle operators license is required. Overtime and emergency duty are predictable. Shift assignments may change in accordance with the needs of the office, including any of three shifts and weekend assignments as well potentially working within a correctional facility.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelors degree in criminal justice, social service or a related human services field OR Associates degree AND one (1) year or more of experience in corrections, human services, military service, law enforcement or other related field. OR High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of experience in corrections, human services, military service, law enforcement or other related field.

Note : A valid motor vehicle operators license is required.

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.

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.

Total Compensation : As a state employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but its more than a paycheck. The States 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.