Corrections Services Specialist II

State of Vermont; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Leave plan

FMLI

Pension

Job summary

State of Vermont’s Corrections department is seeking a Corrections Services Specialist II to supervise incarcerated individuals in a correctional facility and support their eventual return to the community when eligible.

The role requires collaboration with probation offices, courts, and other state agencies to secure services, programming, and classifications, with potential evening/weekend shifts and field travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years or more as a CSS I.

Responsibilities

• Supervise incarcerated individuals in a correctional facility.
• Assist with preparing for release and coordinating services.
• Coordinate with probation offices, courts, law enforcement and other agencies.
• Make referrals for programming and classifications.

Skills

CSS II experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Corrections Services Specialist II

Application Deadline Date: 10/19/2026

Department: Corrections

Location: St Johnsbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $30.88

Maximum Salary: $47.51

Overview

Corrections Services Specialists provide direct supervision of Incarcerated Individuals in a correctional facility. In this role, you'll help prepare for their future release back to the community when eligible. Corrections Service Specialist work closely with local probation offices, courts, law enforcement agencies and other state agencies to get services for incarcerated Individuals. You will also make referrals for programming and classifications for incarcerated individuals.

Who May Apply

This position,Corrections Services Specialist II (Job Requisition #55877), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Duties are performed in a correctional facility or field office. Significant interaction with potentially dangerous correctional clients is involved. Evening, weekend, and alternating shift duty may be required to provide necessary services or emergency coverage. Some field travel may be necessary, for which private means of transportation is required. Work related court appearances may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years or more as a CSS I.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and experience in the delivery of casework, planning, and evaluation of offenders in a correctional setting.

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 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 and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 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

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.