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 Addison County Sheriff's Department in Middlebury, 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. The SAS Transport Deputy position serves a six-month, full-time status, working test period (probationary period) that does not include any time that may be spent at the Vermont Police Academy for initial certification, or any time on unpaid leave.

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely transport prisoners, justice-involved persons, and court-involved juveniles to and from court, court-related hearings, or other facilities as ordered by the court.
• 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, assisting with statewide transport needs.
• Adapt to variations in daily schedule and manage pressure associated with transporting individuals experiencing anxiety and stress related to court or case adjudication.
• Establish positive and collaborative working relationships with other Sheriffs' offices, the 14 State's Attorneys' offices, the Vermont Judiciary, the Departments of Corrections, Mental Health, and Children and Families, the Vermont State Police, and other law enforcement, state, federal, and community partners.
• Follow all policies, rules, and protocols of the State, the Department of SAS, and the hosting Sheriff, including the SAS Transport Policy.
• Complete and submit accurate timesheets, report all hours and leave time, and timely log all transportation data into any systems provided by the Sheriff or SAS.
• Account for all work performed during State-paid hours.
• Assist the Sheriff with general law enforcement services within the county when no transports or related duties are scheduled, in accordance with SAS Department Policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Ability to respectfully interact with co-workers, supervisors, person(s) in transport, the public and partner organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and the transportation manager IT system(s).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Vermont laws and ability to correctly apply them as they relate to Transport Deputy work tasks.

Environmental Factors

• Significant travel throughout the year including during inclement weather.
• Work hours and daily schedule dependent upon transport needs and the court; anticipate delays based upon the courts' schedules.
• Stress related to transportation of inmates which may include potential for physical altercations, medical emergencies, transporting individuals who may be in mental health crisis or suffering from physical ailments, and who may become agitated and emotional based upon court outcomes.
• Must be able to drive, sit or stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to come in for call-ins for unexpected transports or extradition issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid Vermont Driver's license; failure to do so will result in separation from the State Transport Deputy position.
• Immediately report any criminal charges and motor vehicle violations to the Sheriff and the Office of the SAS Executive Director.
• Upon hiring, have 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.
• Both Level 2 and Level 3 certifications are permissible to perform the typical work of an SAS Transport Deputy; if a specific certification is explicitly required for the role, failure to attain or maintain that law enforcement certification may result in separation from the position.
• Subject to a full-time working test period (probationary period) of not less than six months, excluding time at the Vermont Police Academy or on unpaid leave.