Motor Vehicle Captain

State of Vermont•Calais, VT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Motor Vehicle Captain (Chief Inspector) serves as a critical command-level leader within the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, directing the Enforcement & Safety Division. This role provides strategic oversight for three primary branches: the Investigations Unit, the Education Unit, and the Business Services Unit. The Captain manages a multi-disciplinary workforce comprising sworn Level III Motor Vehicle Inspectors, non-sworn Field Inspectors, and administrative staff. Key operational mandates include spearheading driver and vehicle safety education, executing criminal and regulatory enforcement, and ensuring the technical integrity of the Automated Vehicle Inspection Program (AVIP). Beyond traditional field operations, the position entails significant economic responsibility, overseeing the regulatory processing of automotive sales through licensed dealerships. Given the complexity of these duties, candidates must demonstrate a distinguished investigative pedigree and proven leadership experience. Eligibility is strictly limited to applicants who hold Vermont Criminal Justice Council (VCJC) Level III certification and possess extensive supervisory experience in a law enforcement capacity. The Captain serves as a subject matter expert and legislative liaison, providing official testimony to state government committees and legislative bodies regarding motor vehicle laws, public safety policy, and departmental operations.

Requirements

Hold Vermont Criminal Justice Council (VCJC) Level III certification.
Possess extensive supervisory experience in a law enforcement capacity.
Eight (8) years as a sworn law enforcement officer AND three (3) years as a sworn law enforcement supervisor OR Eight (8) years as a sworn law enforcement officer AND one (1) year as a DMV Motor Vehicle Inspector Supervisor.
Must be a full-time certified Vermont law enforcement officer at time of hire or eligible for waiver from the Vermont Criminal Justice Council at time of hire.
Agree to be finger-printed and pass a background investigation (may include criminal, financial and traffic records checks).
Take or submit to a polygraph examination.
A current valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Background in automotive diagnostics and repair.

Responsibilities

Directing the Enforcement & Safety Division.
Providing strategic oversight for the Investigations Unit, the Education Unit, and the Business Services Unit.
Managing a multi-disciplinary workforce comprising sworn Level III Motor Vehicle Inspectors, non-sworn Field Inspectors, and administrative staff.
Spearheading driver and vehicle safety education.
Executing criminal and regulatory enforcement.
Ensuring the technical integrity of the Automated Vehicle Inspection Program (AVIP).
Overseeing the regulatory processing of automotive sales through licensed dealerships.
Serving as a subject matter expert and legislative liaison.
Providing official testimony to state government committees and legislative bodies regarding motor vehicle laws, public safety policy, and departmental operations.