Bus Driver

Winn Correctional Center•Winnfield, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of inmates/detainees. This role involves conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining vehicle sanitation, and providing custody safety and security during transfers. The driver must adhere to all traffic laws and company policies, maintain accurate records, and promote positive social skills.

Requirements

Must be at least 23 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with a clear MVR for three (3) years.
Valid CDL (required) with the Passenger (P) endorsement.
Valid Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse - DOT (required).
Required to maintain specific State and Federal licenses due to 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 with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections on all vehicles and provides written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).
Ensures all potential safety defects are reported to the Transportation Supervisor.
Responsible for ensuring all necessary paperwork for the transfer of inmates/detainees in accordance with LaSalle’s Transport, LLC. (LCT, LLC.) and LaSalle’s policies, procedures, and contractual agreements.
Provide custody safety and security of offenders/detainees.
Responsible for the transfer of offenders/detainees from one agency to another.
Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmates’ health and safety and to the security of the facility.
Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
Obey all applicable traffic laws, drive the posted speed limits, and must wear safety belts.
Drive facility vehicles in a safe and defensive manner according to policy and procedures.
Ensure the sanitation of transport vehicles by cleaning after every transfer; sink, toilet, lavatory and adequately maintain a log.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Comply with Federal, State, FMCSA Regulations and DOT Regulations.