Title: Correctional Facility Superintendent II - Exempt

Application Deadline Date: 09/30/2025

Req ID: 52535

Department: Corrections

Location:

So. Burlington, VT, US

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $47.09

Maximum Salary: $69.93

Overview

The purpose of this position is to serve as the head of the Vermont Department of Corrections sole women’s facility. The role involves the provision of proper security for incarcerated individuals, staff and the public as well as the delivery of a variety of educational, rehabilitative, and training programs for incarcerated individuals. This position also requires a familiarity with gender-responsive principles and an understanding of how to operationalize this guidance in practical ways. The superintendent is responsible for the operation of the institution through subordinate staff, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Directs the operations of the correctional facility housing pre-trial detainees and incarcerated individuals ranging from those under indefinite sentences to life imprisonment cases.
Establishes and maintains systems for admission, evaluation, classification, care, housing and feeding of incarcerated individuals.
Directs a system of security posts, checkpoints, monitoring devices, and staffing plans to provide proper incarcerated individual, staff and public security.
Manages a variety of activities designed to address the risk and needs of incarcerated individuals as determined by a gender-responsive assessment. Activities and programs may include education, vocational services, healing trauma, supporting relationships with children, and addressing the emotional and physical needs of the population. These programs are intended to provide constructive activity within the facility as well as prepare individuals for a successful re-entry back into the community.
Assists in and administers policies for work release, furlough, and similar off-site activities.
Demonstrates an understanding of emergency response in crisis situations and the ability to take charge of operations in emergency situations.
Prepares estimates of institution needs for budgeting purposes and approves expenditures from authorized funds.
Hires facility staff and evaluates their performance, either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Understands parameters set by the Department of Human Resources and manages situations with employees accordingly.
Interfaces with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders in a variety of situations. Understands the importance of appropriately speaking with different interest groups and the media; demonstrates an ability to do so.

Who May Apply

This position, Correctional Facility Superintendent II - Exempt (Job Requisition #52535), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Travis.Denton@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five or more years experience in the field of corrections
• Two years or more administering, managing, or supervising rehabilitative, security, or correctional programs/services
• Understanding of the unique pathways women follow into the criminal justice system
• Two years or more of being in a supervisory role with staff

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. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

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.