Shuttle Bus Driver

LaSalle Corrections

178d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating a shuttle bus, conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, and ensuring the safety and security of passengers, including inmates/detainees. The driver is responsible for adhering to all traffic laws, maintaining vehicle sanitation, and managing necessary paperwork related to inmate transfers. The position also requires promoting positive social skills, maintaining accountability, and complying with all relevant federal, state, and DOT regulations.

Requirements

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.
Hold or be able to be weapons certified.
Clean MVR.
Must be at least 23 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with a clear MVR for three (3) years.
Required to maintain specific State and Federal licenses due to contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on all vehicles.
Provide written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) post trip or shift.
Report all potential safety defects to the Transportation Supervisor.
Ensure all necessary paperwork for the transfer of inmates/detainees is completed in accordance with LaSalle Corrections Transport, LLC. (LCT, LLC.) and LaSalle Corrections policies, procedures, and contractual agreements.
Provide custody safety and security of offenders/detainees.
Transfer offenders/detainees from one agency to another.
Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate records related to health, safety, and facility security.
Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
Obey all applicable traffic laws, drive at posted speed limits, and 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.
Maintain a log of vehicle sanitation.
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 capabilities as determined by management.
Comply with Federal, State, FMCSA Regulations and DOT Regulations.