Transportation Officer

TransCor America • Mason, TN

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 involves operating assigned trips safely and orderly, managing passenger activity and resources, maintaining communication with management and team members, following policies on restraints and use of force, and completing required inspections, documentation, and training.

The position offers an hourly rate of $27.03 and a guaranteed minimum 40-hour paycheck per week. On average, employees may advance to Senior Transportation Officer after 6–9 months, based on performance, at an hourly rate of $27.75. A three-week paid pre-service training program is required, followed by 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 to promote 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 listening to complaints, resolving disputes or problems, taking corrective action, protecting rights, and completing required documentation.
• Follow safety practices; report injuries and accidents promptly and accurately; and take appropriate action during serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Conduct required pre- and post-trip inspections and briefings.
• Maintain effective communication and appropriate information flow with management and team members.
• Maintain communication with Trip Management throughout routed trips; consult with Trip Management and/or Field Office Supervisor personnel when assessing situations and making decisions.
• Follow the planned trip route unless a deviation is cleared or directed by proper authorities.
• Complete preventive maintenance of equipment and ensure readiness of restraints, weapons, OIC kits, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Manage and control resources effectively, including inmate, detainee, and/or resident medications and property.
• Maintain professional relationships and communication with team members, customer agencies, inmates, detainees, and/or residents.
• Follow policy and customer contract requirements regarding application of restraints and use of force.
• 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.
• Paid time off (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; the referred person does not have to work at the same location.
• Guaranteed minimum 40-hour paycheck per week.
• Three-week paid pre-service training program.

What This Job Offers

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