Community Correctional Officer
State of Vermont, Rutland, VT, United States
Overview
Community Correctional Officers perform risk control or risk management contacts on offenders in the community. Duties may involve face‑to‑face contacts, telephone check, or collateral contacts with the offender’s employer, family members, teachers, landlords, vocational counselors, and service providers. Duties involve application of external controls on an offender in order to prevent and deter antisocial and criminogenic behavior. The contact may include reviewing the use of alco‑sensors, electronic monitoring equipment, urinalysis testing, and surveillance. This position will be housed out of the Rutland Probation and Parole office.
Responsibilities
Assist an offender in developing personal internal controls through review of an offender’s relapse plan, thinking reports, or journal, as well as participation in a treatment group.
Conduct collateral contracts with family members and others.
In collaboration with the team, evaluate an offender’s performance in relation to stages of change to determine contact standards.
Provide Probation and Parole Officers and the supervision team with input from field contacts for case plan development or modification.
Provide perspective from field contacts to the supervision team and the assigned offender for Case Planning Conferences (CPC).
May take emergency actions with local law enforcement agencies, up to and including re‑incarceration, subject to review of the supervisor.
May monitor the performance of offenders assigned to a correctional facility.
Perform resident investigations in compliance with the Intermediate Sanctions Report (ISR) or pre‑release from incarceration to assess supportive living environment.
Prepare written reports such as affidavits, incident reports, running records, and furloughs on assigned offenders’ caseloads.
May be required to testify in court or at parole board hearings.
Involved in the transport of offenders in state vehicles.
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 operator’s 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
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social service or a related human services field.
OR Associate’s 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.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
DOC PREA and Conviction History 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. 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
80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
11 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.
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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Community Correctional Officers perform risk control or risk management contacts on offenders in the community. Duties may involve face‑to‑face contacts, telephone check, or collateral contacts with the offender’s employer, family members, teachers, landlords, vocational counselors, and service providers. Duties involve application of external controls on an offender in order to prevent and deter antisocial and criminogenic behavior. The contact may include reviewing the use of alco‑sensors, electronic monitoring equipment, urinalysis testing, and surveillance. This position will be housed out of the Rutland Probation and Parole office.
Responsibilities
Assist an offender in developing personal internal controls through review of an offender’s relapse plan, thinking reports, or journal, as well as participation in a treatment group.
Conduct collateral contracts with family members and others.
In collaboration with the team, evaluate an offender’s performance in relation to stages of change to determine contact standards.
Provide Probation and Parole Officers and the supervision team with input from field contacts for case plan development or modification.
Provide perspective from field contacts to the supervision team and the assigned offender for Case Planning Conferences (CPC).
May take emergency actions with local law enforcement agencies, up to and including re‑incarceration, subject to review of the supervisor.
May monitor the performance of offenders assigned to a correctional facility.
Perform resident investigations in compliance with the Intermediate Sanctions Report (ISR) or pre‑release from incarceration to assess supportive living environment.
Prepare written reports such as affidavits, incident reports, running records, and furloughs on assigned offenders’ caseloads.
May be required to testify in court or at parole board hearings.
Involved in the transport of offenders in state vehicles.
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 operator’s 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
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social service or a related human services field.
OR Associate’s 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.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
DOC PREA and Conviction History 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. 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
80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
11 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.
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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