Transportation Officer
About The Position
The Transportation Officer is responsible for conducting pre- and post-trip inspections on all vehicles, ensuring safety defects are reported, and managing all necessary paperwork for inmate/detainee transfers in accordance with LaSalle Corrections Transport, LLC. (LCT, LLC.) and LaSalle Corrections policies, procedures, and contractual agreements. This role involves providing custody safety and security of offenders/detainees during transfers between agencies, reading and applying inmate record information related to health, safety, and security, and obeying all traffic laws while driving defensively and safely. The officer is also responsible for maintaining the sanitation of transport vehicles, promoting positive social skills, maintaining accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhering to safety practices. The role requires compliance with Federal, State, FMCSA, 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.
- 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 (preferred), with Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse - DOT (required)
- Required to maintain specific State and Federal licenses due to contractual agreements.
Nice To Haves
- Passenger (P) endorsement on CDL
Responsibilities
- Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections on all vehicles.
- Provides written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) post trip or shift.
- 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 Corrections Transport, LLC. (LCT, LLC.) and LaSalle Corrections 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.
- Shall obey all applicable traffic laws, drive the posted speed limits, and must wear safety belts.
- All drivers will 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Employer supported retirement plan to help you plan for the future.
- Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
