Title:  Extradition Specialist

Overview

The Extradition Specialist performs professional-level administrative, planning, and coordination work for the Department of Corrections. Responsibilities include coordinating fugitive extraditions, analyzing and processing in-state warrants, managing NCIC records, conducting background checks, and providing support to the Extradition Services Manager.

 
The position involves working collaboratively with criminal justice partners, ensuring compliance with federal CJIS standards and NCIC requirements, and assisting with audit preparation.

 
Work is performed under the direction of the Extradition Services Manager and requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, the ability to interpret and apply state and federal law, and the capacity to manage confidential criminal justice information in a fast-paced environment.

Who May Apply

This position, Extradition Specialist (Job Requisition #54457), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Morgan.Rogers@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Some travel to facilities and other departmental offices will be required, for which private means of transportation must be available. Significant pressure may be anticipated from dealing with politically sensitive issues. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience in a criminal justice or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in criminal justice or a related field
Must have NCIC Full-Service Terminal Operator certification or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
Criminal justice paralegal or case management experience.

Special Requirements

This position requires background clearance as defined by Vermont Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance standards.
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, pursuant to 20 V.S.A. 2056c or other applicable statutory authority, requires criminal record checks for all AHS positions, including motor vehicle driving record checks and national record checks where appropriate.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.