Community Correctional Officer

at State of Vermont in Morrisville, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Department of Corrections is looking for a Community Correctional Officer to work out of Morrisville.  Community Correctional Officers must have a strong understanding of ethics and boundaries; the ability to communicate and be able to work in a team setting; have excellent writing/strong computer skills, time management, and observation/organizational skills and be detail oriented.  Understanding of victim awareness; knowledge of domestic violence and sexual offenders; ability to communicate effectively to a team the dynamics observed during field contacts; ability to maintain a professional rapport with local law-enforcement agencies and community partners.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 22 will be $27.60 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $42.41per hour.

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.