Shuttle Bus Driver

Rolling Plains Detention Center•Haskell, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating shuttle buses to transport inmates/detainees, ensuring their safety and security during transfers. The driver will conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain vehicle sanitation, and adhere to all traffic laws and company policies. This position requires maintaining custody safety and security of offenders/detainees, reading and applying inmate record information related to health, safety, and security, and complying with Federal, State, FMCSA, and DOT regulations.

Requirements

Must be at least 23 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with a clear MVR for three (3) years.
Valid CDL (preferred), with 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

Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on all vehicles and submit written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).
Report all potential safety defects to the Transportation Supervisor.
Ensure all necessary paperwork for inmate/detainee transfers is completed in accordance with LaSalle’s Transport, LLC. (LCT, LLC.) policies, procedures, and contractual agreements.
Provide custody safety and security of offenders/detainees during transfers.
Read, review, and properly apply information from 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 and maintaining 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 capabilities.
Comply with Federal, State, FMCSA Regulations and DOT Regulations.