Transport Deputy Sheriff

State of Vermont · Middlebury, VT · 2 wk ago

Information Technology$27.5–$42.94/hrFull-time

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.

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

To qualify for the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid Vermont Driver’s license. Failure to do so will result in separation from the State Transport Deputy position. Additionally, the incumbent must immediately report any criminal charges and motor vehicle violations to the Sheriff and the Office of the SAS Executive Director. Upon hiring, the employee 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.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence and maturity, particularly in dealing with vulnerable populations.
Respectfully interact with co-workers, supervisors, person(s) in transport, the public and partner organizations.
Use Microsoft Office and the 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.