Transportation Officer

Richwood Correctional Center•Monroe, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains custody, care, control, and secure transportation of non-citizens in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Conducts transportation operations to courts, medical facilities, detention facilities, airports, and other authorized destinations. Performs vehicle inspections, searches, and security checks; reports safety, maintenance, and equipment concerns. Ensures proper restraints, identification verification, documentation, property accountability, and chain-of-custody procedures are maintained. Monitors non-citizen behavior, conducts required counts and searches and maintains safety and security during transport operations. Responds to emergencies, medical incidents, escape attempts, accidents, and other unusual situations in accordance with established procedures. Maintains communication with facility staff, receiving agencies, and authorized personnel and prepares required reports, logs, and records. Assists with facility security operations and performs Correctional/Detention Officer duties when not assigned to transportation activities. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition. Completes required training, certifications, and other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Must be representative of worthwhile qualities to which a non-citizen can identify.
Must be emotionally stable, understanding, and philosophically attuned to the objective of the facility.
Language skills and reasoning ability are crucial to success in this position.
Interacts daily with non-citizens and staff members while providing security for the facility.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must successfully complete all required facility training and certification requirements.
Must successfully pass required background screening and TOPS training, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a correctional, detention, law enforcement, transportation, or security environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains custody, care, control, and secure transportation of non-citizens.
Conducts transportation operations to courts, medical facilities, detention facilities, airports, and other authorized destinations.
Performs vehicle inspections, searches, and security checks.
Ensures proper restraints, identification verification, documentation, property accountability, and chain-of-custody procedures are maintained.
Monitors non-citizen behavior, conducts required counts and searches, and maintains safety and security during transport operations.
Responds to emergencies, medical incidents, escape attempts, accidents, and other unusual situations.
Maintains communication with facility staff, receiving agencies, and authorized personnel.
Prepares required reports, logs, and records.
Assists with facility security operations and performs Correctional/Detention Officer duties when not assigned to transportation activities.
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
Completes required training, certifications, and other duties as assigned by management.