Correctional Officer I (Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility)

The job involves working as a Correctional Officer I at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility, performing duties that blend security work, human services, and leadership opportunities. The work is rewarding and requires a career that spans several years. The State of Vermont provides intensive training to prepare entry-level Correctional Officers for this role.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Two years or more full-time work experience
• OR one year or more of college level course work and one year or more of full-time work experience
• OR two years or more of college level course work

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 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