Bus Driver

River Correctional Center•Ferriday, LA

About The Position

The Bus Driver operates company vehicles to transfer offenders or detainees between agencies while maintaining their custody, safety, and security. The role includes vehicle inspections, completing required inspection reports and transfer paperwork, following applicable company policies and contractual agreements, and complying with Federal, State, FMCSA, and DOT regulations. Drivers must operate vehicles safely and defensively, maintain vehicle sanitation and cleaning logs, review and communicate relevant inmate-record information, and support appropriate social behavior. The position pays $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 23 years of age.
Valid driver's license and a clear motor vehicle record (MVR) for three years.
Valid CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement.
Required Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse - DOT status.
Maintain specific State and Federal licenses required by contractual agreements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including prolonged standing, walking, sitting, driving, and remaining awake and alert; frequent movement and transfers; occasional lifting and carrying up to 50–100 pounds; and occasional exposure to OC spray.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on all vehicles.
Complete written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) after a trip or shift.
Report potential safety defects to the Transportation Supervisor.
Complete all paperwork required for inmate or detainee transfers in accordance with company policies, procedures, and contractual agreements.
Maintain the custody, safety, and security of offenders or detainees.
Transfer offenders or detainees from one agency to another.
Review and apply information in inmate records relating to health, safety, and facility security, and provide appropriate information to other personnel.
Obey traffic laws and posted speed limits, wear safety belts, and drive facility vehicles safely and defensively according to policy and procedures.
Clean transport vehicles after every transfer and maintain a sanitation log.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property and adhere to safety practices.
Comply with Federal, State, FMCSA, and DOT regulations.
Perform other duties assigned by management within the employee's capabilities.