Transport Deputy Sheriff

Interested applicants must send a short cover letter, current resume (including month and year start/end dates for experience and education), and 3 work-related references to Orleans County Sheriff Jennifer Harlow at Jennifer.Harlow@vermont.gov and to the SAS Executive Directors Office at sas.jobs@vermont.gov.

About the role

The Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs is seeking to hire an SAS Transport Deputy to work in the Orleans County Sheriff's Department in Newport, VT. This role involves the safe and secure transportation of prisoners, justice-involved persons, and court-involved juveniles to and from court, court-related hearings, or other facilities as ordered by the court. SAS Transport Deputies may also perform extradition work and other duties as permitted by policy or directed by the SAS Executive Director.

The SAS Transport Deputy is managed by the county Sheriff for law enforcement purposes and may assist other Sheriffs' offices with court-ordered transports or statewide transport needs. Deputies must follow all policies, rules, and protocols of the State, the Department of SAS, and the hosting Sheriff, including the SAS Transport Policy.

If no transports or related duties are scheduled, the Transport Deputy may assist the Sheriff with general law enforcement services within the county, in accordance with SAS Department Policy.

Responsibilities

• Transport prisoners, justice-involved persons, and court-involved juveniles to and from court, hearings, or other facilities as ordered.
• Perform extradition work and other duties as assigned by the SAS Executive Director or hosting Sheriff.
• Assist other Sheriffs' offices with court-ordered transports or statewide transport needs.
• Adapt to variations in daily schedule and manage pressure associated with transporting individuals experiencing anxiety or stress.
• Establish positive and collaborative working relationships with Sheriffs' offices, State's Attorneys, the Vermont Judiciary, Departments of Corrections, Mental Health, Children and Families, Vermont State Police, and other law enforcement and community partners.
• Complete and submit accurate timesheets, report all hours and leave time, and log transportation data into provided systems.
• Account for all work performed during State-paid hours.
• Assist with general law enforcement services within the county when no transports are scheduled.

Requirements

• Valid Vermont Driver's license (failure to maintain will result in separation from the position).
• Immediately report any criminal charges and motor vehicle violations to the Sheriff and SAS Executive Director.
• Plan to achieve at least a Level 2 law enforcement certification from the Vermont Police Academy (existing certification may be required at hire or attained post-hire with approval).
• Both Level 2 and Level 3 certifications are permissible; failure to attain or maintain required certification may result in separation.
• Six-month full-time working test period (probationary period) that excludes time spent at the Vermont Police Academy or on unpaid leave.

Skills

• Ability to maintain self-composure under stressful situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, emotional intelligence, and maturity, particularly in dealing with vulnerable populations.
• Professionalism, strict confidentiality, and respectful interaction with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and transportation manager IT systems.
• Working knowledge of Vermont laws related to Transport Deputy work tasks (preferred).

Environmental Factors

• Significant travel throughout the year, including during inclement weather.
• Work hours and daily schedule dependent on transport needs and court schedules, with potential delays.
• Stress related to transporting inmates, including potential physical altercations, medical emergencies, or individuals in mental health crisis.
• Ability to drive, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to respond to call-ins for unexpected transports or extradition issues.

Pay

This is a paygrade 23 position with a salary range of $27.50 to $42.94 hourly.

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Starting and finishing times, as well as specific workdays, are directed by the Sheriff to meet transport needs.

Benefits

Eligible for State benefits.