Transportation Officer ($3,500 Sign-On Bonus)

TransCor America • Appleton, MN

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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 humanely, managing transported individuals and their property and medications, communicating with Trip Management and team members, and following policies for inspections, restraints, use of force, incidents, and emergencies.

The position pays $33.15 per hour, with a guaranteed minimum paycheck based on 40 hours per week. A Senior Transportation Officer role may be available after an average of 6–9 months based on performance, at $36.80 per hour. The position includes a three-week paid pre-service training program 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.
• Must follow applicable policies and customer contract requirements for restraints and use of force.

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 transported individuals.
• 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 respond appropriately to serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Conduct required pre- and post-trip inspections and briefings.
• Maintain effective communications and share relevant information with management and fellow 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, and avoid route deviations unless authorized.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure readiness of restraints, weapons, OIC kits, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Manage and control resources, including transported individuals’ medications and property.
• Maintain professional relationships and communications with team members, customer agencies, and transported individuals.
• Follow policy and customer contract requirements regarding 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; referrals do not have to be at the same location.
• Guaranteed minimum paycheck based on 40 hours 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