Title: Co-Director of Fair & Impartial Policing and Community Engagement

Application Deadline Date: Do not apply online - see instructions below

Req ID: 54489

Department: Public Safety

Location:

Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: N/A

Maximum Salary: N/A

How to Apply

Do not apply online.

A virtual information session for potential applicants will be held via a Microsoft Teams meeting on Monday March 16, 2026 at 5pm. To attend, email Karen Carr at karen.carr@vermont.gov.

To apply, please provide a cover letter and resume to Sara Roberts at sara.roberts@vermont.gov. Please apply by March 26, 2026.

Overview

The Civilian Co-Director of Fair and Impartial Policing (FIP) and Community Engagement is a part-time, civilian leadership role that works alongside a sworn co-director to help Vermont State Police strengthen trust, accountability, and fairness in policing.

This position serves as a bridge between VSP and the communities it serves, especially communities that have been disproportionately impacted by policing. The role focuses on translating policy, data, and community input into practical changes across training, supervision, accountability, and culture.

The position will work within the office, field, community, and legislative environments. Statewide travel required. The role may be required to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings with community partners. Due to the nature of the work, exposure to emotionally charged material and identity-based or public safety conflicts may occur.

The full job description is available at this site.

Description

This is a leadership role for VSP’s Fair and Impartial Policing work, with responsibilities that include:

Policy & Systems
- Help integrate fair and impartial, identity-responsive policing into policies, training, supervision, recruitment, and discipline.
- Translate legal and research requirements into clear expectations and practices.
Data & Accountability
- Lead analysis of policing data (e.g., stops, arrests, use of force, complaints) to identify disparities.
- Turn findings into recommendations for policy, training, and operational improvements.
- Support transparent public reporting.
Community Engagement
- Serve as a trusted civilian point of contact for impacted communities.
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with community members and leaders.
- Facilitate shared governance and dialogue around policing concerns, especially during high-profile incidents.
Training & Coaching
- Develop and deliver training on fair and impartial, identity-based policing.
- Provide coaching and facilitation to support reflection, emotional intelligence, and decision-making.
Legislative & External Partnerships
- Serve as a liaison to legislators, oversight bodies, advocacy groups, and partner agencies.
- Track and apply best practices in fair and impartial policing.
Organizational Culture
- Support a workplace culture grounded in equity, accountability, and wellness.
- Assist leadership in addressing bias concerns, internal barriers, and retention challenges.
- Help manage FIP-related communications and social media.

Compensation

This is a part-time exempt position working 20 to 25 hours per week. Pay range is $43 to $54/hourly.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in social sciences, public administration, law, ethnic studies, psychology, social work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and lived/professional experience.

Extensive experience working with communities disproportionately impacted by policing or state systems.

Demonstrated experience facilitating discussions about race, identity, power, and harm.

Experience in policy development, program implementation, community engagement, or equity-related work.

Ability to analyze complex data and translate results into practice.

Ability to travel around the state for work related purposes.

Experience in civilian oversight, public safety reform, or community co-governance structures.

Demonstrated expertise applying identity-based, fair and impartial, or procedural justice frameworks.

Experience conducting equity audits, or systems-level assessments of identity-based/relevant practices.

Professional experience in training and adult learning related to identity-responsive or fair and impartial policing.

Multilingual background.

Experience with police agencies or other criminal justice system partners.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.