Transport Deputy Sheriff

State of Vermont•Newport, VT

9d•$28 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The SAS Transport Deputy engages in specialized work for the Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs (“SAS”) and is hosted by a local Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement supervision purposes. This role involves the 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. SAS Transport Deputies may also be assigned to perform extradition work and other duties as permitted by policy or approved, or directed, by the SAS Executive Director. While the SAS Executive Director holds the authority to determine job duties, allocate transport deputy positions, and assign them to county Sheriffs’ offices, the SAS Transport Deputy is managed, for law enforcement purposes, by the county Sheriff hosting the SAS Transport Deputy. The work also includes assisting 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.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid Vermont Driver’s license.
Immediately report any criminal charges and motor vehicle violations to the Sheriff and the Office of the SAS Executive Director.
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 (or possess an existing Level 2 certification at the time of hire).
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.
Must have 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).

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Assist with statewide transport needs as directed by the SAS Executive Director or the hosting Sheriff.
Adapt to variations in the daily schedule and manage pressure associated with transporting individuals who may be experiencing anxiety and stress related to their 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, in accordance with SAS Department Policy, if no transports or related duties are scheduled.