DOC Central Operations Specialist

CareerArc Group; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Corrections is seeking a Central Operations Specialist to provide around-the-clock hospital coverage for incarcerated individuals, inside and outside the state. Training includes firearms certification and security protocols.

The role involves travel to facilities and coordinating with the Facility Operations Management team. Minimum qualifications include experience in a correctional system, and willingness to complete background checks and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher AND one or more years of work experience in a correctional system.
• OR High school diploma or equivalent AND two or more years of work experience in a correctional system involving custody of inmates or in a psychiatric facility involving direct care of patients.
• OR One or more years of military experience AND one or more years of work experience in a correctional system.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 hospital coverage for hospitalized incarcerated individuals upon admission.
• Assist with pre-planned medical appointment coverage, facility intelligence gathering, and project management as assigned.
• Travel to hospitals, correctional facilities, and training sites as required.

Job description

Overview

The Central Operations Specialist's primary role is to provide 24/7 hospital coverage both in and out of state for hospitalized incarcerated individuals upon admission. The COS team will receive highly specialized training, including but not limited to Firearms certification, Transportation Security Protocol, and specialized Advanced Communications Techniques. The COS will be expected to be professional emissaries for the department while providing Hospital-based security coverage within the community. When not deployed, work may be coordinated to assist facilities with pre-planned medical appointment coverage, facility intelligence gathering efforts, and specialized project management as assigned by the Facility & Operations Management team. COS team members will remain eligible for security staff bonuses as defined in the current side-letter agreement with our labor partners.

Central Operations Specialists will be expected to perform their duties in a wide variety of environments such as but not limited to, Hospitals, other medical facilities, and Correctional Facilities.

Hospital coverage and day to day COS work schedules will be managed by Tyler Prue, Facility Operations Manager.

Who May Apply

This position, DOC Central Operations Specialist (Job Requisition #55834), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting but frequent travel to correctional facilities, hospitals, medical facilities and training sites is required, for which private means of transportation must be available. High stress situations are predictable, even frequent. The potential for physical assault or injury is present. Transportation and supervision of inmates outside of the correctional facility may be required. 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 Department. In-state and out of state travel may be required. Evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree or higher AND one (1) or more years of work experience in a correctional system.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) or more years of work experience in a correctional system involving the custody of inmates or in a psychiatric facility involving the direct care of patients.

OR

One (1) or more years of military experience AND one (1) or more years of work experience in a correctional system.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Mental and physical condition appropriate to successfully perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential job functions.

Note: The Department of Corrections does not hire anyone who has been convicted of a felony without a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections. Any person under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction within the past 5 years is likewise ineligible for employment without a waiver.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory experience in direct client contact in a residential facility or law enforcement.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to this 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, except for 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.

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.

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

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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.