Transportation Officer

The Transportation Officer ensures the safe and secure transport of inmates, detainees, and/or residents while following established correctional and transportation industry standards.

Transportation Officer Hourly Rate: $25.00

We offer competitive pay and benefits: Medical, PTO, 5% 401K Match, bi-weekly pay and more:

• Sign on bonus - $3,500


• Safety & Performance Incentive


• $2,500 - Referral bonus per person (no cap; does not have to be at your same location) 


• Guaranteed 40 hour pay check minimum per week


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  Senior Transportation Officer (after 6-9 months on average based on performance): $27.75
  
  

• Responsible for the safe and orderly operation of the assigned trip in a manner that promotes public safety, staff safety and the secure and humane environment for inmates, detainees and/or residents.


• Manage inmate, detainee, and/or resident activity per policy. This includes listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems, taking corrective action, protecting inmate, detainee and residents rights, and completing all required documentation in accordance with policy.


• Follow sound safety practices and ensure that any injuries or accidents are reported in a timely and accurate manner per policy. Take appropriate action in cases of serious or unusual incidents and emergencies circumstances.


• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and briefings as required. Maintain and promote effective communications and the proper flow of relevant information to management and fellow team members.


• Maintain communication with Trip Management throughout the routed trip. Consult with Trip Management and/or Field Office Supervisor personnel in assessing situations and making decisions. Will not deviate from planned trip route unless cleared and/or directed by proper authorities.


• Complete preventive maintenance of equipment and ensure readiness of restraints, weapons, OIC kits, vehicles, etc.


• Ensure effective management and control of resources to include inmate/detainee and/or resident medications and property.


• Maintain professional relationships and communications when with team members, all customer agencies and inmates, detainees and/or residents.


• Application of restraints and the Use of Force will be strictly followed according to policy and customer contract requirements.


• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

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    High School Diploma or equivalent.
    
    
  
  
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    Willing to work flexible hours
    
    
  
  
  • Must be 21
  
  
  • Must have a valid Drivers License 
  
  
  • Prefer CDL A or B or Corrections, Military, Law Enforcement, or related experience
  
  
  
  

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  Complete a 3 week paid pre-service training program 
  
  


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  Annual recertification and in-service training