Transportation Officer

TransCor America • Watonga, OK

3h

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 the safe and orderly operation of assigned trips, promoting public and staff safety and a secure, humane environment. The officer manages transported individuals’ activity and property, maintains communications with Trip Management and team members, follows policies for restraints and use of force, and completes required documentation and inspections. 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.

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 transported individuals’ activity according to policy, listen to complaints, resolve disputes or problems, take corrective action, protect their rights, and complete 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, and maintain effective communications and 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; and do not deviate from planned routes without proper authorization.
• Complete preventive maintenance and ensure equipment readiness, including restraints, weapons, OIC kits, and vehicles.
• Manage and control resources effectively, including inmate/detainee and/or resident medications and property.
• Maintain professional relationships and communications with team members, customer agencies, and transported individuals.
• Follow policy and customer contract requirements for applying restraints and using 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.
• 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.
• Senior Transportation Officer rate of $32.83 after an average of 6–9 months, based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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