Correctional Officer - Transport

MTC Corrections•Henderson, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer - Transport is responsible for transporting inmates to and from the facility according to established procedures and maintaining inmate custody and discipline in accordance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives. The role is based at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, operated by MTC. Transport shifts vary from 6 to 15 hours per day as transport needs change. Shifts begin between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. and end when the designated transport is completed. Overtime may be required when directed, and regular, predictable attendance is required. The employee may also perform duties in various facility areas and other duties within their capabilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or a GED.
Successful completion of an accredited, TDCJ-approved Correctional Officer Training program, provided upon hire, or the TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-service Training Academy.
Continued employment is contingent upon passing exams and skills tests.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Transport experience.
Prior correctional experience.

Responsibilities

Transport inmates to and from the facility in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain custody and discipline of inmates in compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives.
Search for contraband and provide security.
Count, feed, and supervise inmates in housing, work, and other areas.
Provide custody and security through inmate observation.
Perform pat and strip searches, including squatting and bending as required.
Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles.
Restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
Respond to emergencies, assist with searches for escaped inmates, provide first aid at emergency sites, and help carry injured or unconscious people to safety.
Use force, including deadly force, chemical agents, and firearms, to control inmates when necessary.
Read, review, and properly apply information in inmate records related to health, safety, and facility security.
Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
Prepare and maintain records, forms, and reports.
Perform assigned duties in areas such as commissary, property, transportation, recreation, escort/roving, mailroom, laundry, visiting room, mobile patrol, central control, housing, restrictive housing, or intake.
If assigned to food services, help instruct inmates in safe and hygienic meal preparation and service.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Provide staff with regular feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Work overtime when directed and perform other assigned duties within capabilities.