Transportation Officer

TransCor America • Leavenworth, KS

4h

About The Position

The Transportation Officer ensures the safe and secure transport of inmates, detainees, and/or residents while following established correctional and transportation industry standards. The role is responsible for safe, orderly trips that promote public and staff safety and provide a secure and humane environment for those being transported. The position requires completing paid pre-service training and annual recertification and in-service training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• CDL A or B.
• Corrections, military, law enforcement, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned trips safely and orderly, promoting public and staff safety and a secure, humane environment for inmates, detainees, and/or residents.
• Manage inmate, detainee, and/or resident activity according to policy, including hearing and resolving complaints or disputes, taking corrective action, protecting rights, and completing required documentation.
• Follow safety practices; report injuries and accidents accurately and promptly; and take appropriate action during serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Conduct required pre- and post-trip inspections and briefings, and maintain effective communications and information flow with management and team members.
• Maintain communication with Trip Management throughout routed trips, consult Trip Management and/or Field Office Supervisor personnel when assessing situations and making decisions, and do not deviate from planned routes without proper clearance or direction.
• Complete preventive maintenance of equipment and ensure restraints, weapons, OIC kits, vehicles, and other equipment are ready.
• Manage and control resources, including inmate/detainee and/or resident medications and property.
• Maintain professional relationships and communications with team members, customer agencies, and inmates, detainees, and/or residents.
• Apply restraints and use force strictly according to policy and customer contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Complete a three-week paid pre-service training program and annual recertification and in-service training.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• PTO.
• 5% 401(k) match.
• Bi-weekly pay.
• $3,500 sign-on bonus.
• Safety and performance incentive.
• $2,500 referral bonus per person with no cap; referred person does not have to work at the same location.
• Guaranteed minimum 40-hour paycheck per week.
• Senior Transportation Officer opportunity after 6–9 months on average based on performance, at $31.99 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED