Transport Deputy Sheriff

About the role

The Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs is seeking to hire an SAS Transport Deputy to work in the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department in Rutland, VT. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. The position is a paygrade 23 with a salary range of $27.50 to $42.94 hourly, and is eligible for State benefits.

Responsibilities

• Engage in specialized work for the Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs ("SAS") and be hosted by a local Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement supervision purposes.
• 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.
• May be assigned to perform extradition work and other duties as permitted by policy or approved, or directed, by the SAS Executive Director.
• Assist other Sheriffs’ offices with court-ordered transports when requested or, as directed by the SAS Executive Director, or the hosting Sheriff, assist with statewide transport needs.

Requirements

• Valid Vermont Driver’s license.
• Immediate reporting of any criminal charges and motor vehicle violations to the Sheriff and the Office of the SAS Executive Director.
• A plan to achieve at least a Level 2 law enforcement certification from the Vermont Police Academy, in coordination with the hosting Sheriff’s Department.
• Full-time working test period (probationary period) of not less than six months, which cannot include any time spent at the Vermont Police Academy, nor any time spent on unpaid leave.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain self-composure under stressful situations, and to make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to carry out duties with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform tasks in a professional manner and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with vulnerable populations.
• Working knowledge of Vermont laws and ability to correctly apply them as they relate to Transport Deputy work tasks.

Skills

• Microsoft Office.
• Use of transportation manager IT system(s).

Benefits

The position is eligible for State benefits.

Pay

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

Schedule

The position is 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. The starting and finishing times each workday, as well as the specific days of the workweek, are directed by the Sheriff, as approved by SAS, to meet the needs of transports, extraditions, or other authorized assignments.