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Town of Brattleboro Brattleboro Resource Assistance Team in Brattleboro, Vermont
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Job Description BRAT August 2024
Job Description
Title: Brattleboro Resource Assistance Team (BRAT)
Department: Police Department
Nature of work: We are seeking compassionate and motivated people to join our team in
providing community services, through a caring culture of equity, trust and collaboration.
Engaging with the community and team members, with an equitable approach to all decision
making while demonstrating integrity.
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; flexibility to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings
and nights, including weekends and holidays.
Wage: FY25 \$21.98 - \$26.26 per hour
Residency: Employees shall be required to have their place of abode in the Town, or a
bordering town, and to be bona fide residents of the Town, or a bordering town. (A bordering
town is defined as any town located within Windham County, Vermont, Cheshire County, New
Hampshire, or Franklin County, Massachusetts)
Supervision Received: Supervised by the Sergeant, Lieutenant and/or Officer in Charge.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Essential Responsibilities:
Work in conjunction with other response personnel in providing services to assist
people in finding appropriate resources and to build better relationships in the
community.
Perform a variety of routine technical and administrative work in support of
departmental activities.
Take crash reports for non-investigatory, non-injury vehicle crashes.
o Assist in traffic control such as at special events or crash scenes at the direction
of the Officer in Charge.
Take fingerprints, by appointment for people seeking fingerprint-supported background
checks for various other reasons.
Perform excellent community interaction and establish and maintain effective working
relationships with all members of the public and outside agencies.
Perform foot patrol in various neighborhoods to project a public safety presence and
foster strong community relations.
Job Description BRAT August 2024
Maintains a presence at Town buildings to include the Municipal Center, Transportation
Center, Gibson Aiken Center, and the library.
Responds to non-emergent calls for service related to the downtown sector such as
noise disturbances, trespassing, lockouts and loitering complaints.
Provide security escorts for business owners, employees, and patrons upon request.
Operate a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and
Town.
Perform basic investigative tasks such as meeting with individuals who file a report.
o Write reports on lost or stolen property or other non-arrest type reports.
Non-Essential Duties and Tasks: The responsibilities and duties listed above are examples of the
various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Competencies Needed:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and
transferable skills a qualifying, unless specifically stated as required.
Graduation from high school or any combination of schooling and in-service training and
experience. Must be 18+ years of age.
Possess and maintain personal, moral, and emotional fortitude to endure physical and
psychological stress and still accomplish the duties of the assigned position.
When engaged in related activities, must possess the ability to interact with individuals and
groups of people, business owners and patrons, and other members of the public in a
cordial manner.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, elected officials and other government
agencies.
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other
departments, and the public.
Valid Drivers License and able to safely drive a motor vehicle.
Must be able to successfully complete the State of VT Level II certification during probationary
period (1 year).
Communicate in a clear and concise manner verbally and in writing.
Properly operate department computers and associated equipment.
Must be able to work effectively in the absence of close supervision.
Must be able to learn and retain instructions, policies and procedures and continue to learn
new methods and stay current within field.
Ability to actively support Town diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within
stated job responsibilities and work effective
