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 Orleans County Sheriff’s Department in Newport, 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

• Must have a valid Vermont Driver’s license.
• Must immediately report any criminal charges and motor vehicle violations to the Sheriff and the Office of the SAS Executive Director.
• Must 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.
• 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.

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 proficiency.
• Transportation management IT system(s) proficiency.

Benefits

The position is eligible for State benefits.

Pay

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

Schedule

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.