The position is normally scheduled to work Monday through Friday. However, 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. The SAS Transport Deputy must successfully adapt to variations in the daily schedule and manage the pressure associated with transporting individuals who may be experiencing anxiety and stress related to their court or case adjudication. Consequently, incumbents must have excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence, and maturity, and maintain professional behavior and self-composure under stressful situations. Additionally, Transport Deputies are expected to 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.
The SAS Transport Deputy must follow all policies, rules, and protocols of the State, the Department of SAS, and the hosting Sheriff, including the SAS Transport Policy. To ensure accurate payment and departmental reimbursement, the SAS Transport Deputy is required to 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. Deputies must account for all work performed during State-paid hours. If no transports or related duties are scheduled, the Transport Deputy may assist the Sheriff with general law enforcement services within the county, in accordance with SAS Department Policy.
