Transportation Officer Position Available In Adams, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Transportation Officer is responsible for the custody, discipline, and transfer of offenders/detainees. Duties include vehicle inspections, paperwork, detainee safety, and compliance with regulations. Requirements include a valid driver's license, CDL, and physical ability to handle various tasks. This position demands excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Company:
Lasalle Corrections
Salary:
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Job Description
- Job Summary
- The position of Transportation Officer is responsible for the custody, discipline, and transfer of offenders/detainees assigned to the unit in compliance with company policies and procedures while also ensuring transportation vehicles are properly maintained and safe for transports.
- Essential duties
- Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections on all vehicles.
- Responsible for necessary paperwork.
- Provide custody/safety of detainees.
- Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmates’ health and safety.
- Obey all applicable traffic laws.
- Ensure sanitation of transport vehicles.
- Promote the development of positive social skills.
- Maintain accountability of staff and inmates; adhere to safety practices.
- Comply with all applicable regulations.
- Required Knowledge Skill/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Education and Experience
- Must be at least 23 years of age.
- Valid Driver’s License with a clear MVR for three (3) years.
- Valid
- CDL (A or B required) with the Passenger (P)
- endorsement (preferred), with Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse-DOT (required).
- Required to maintain specific State and Federal licenses due to contractual agreements.
- Physical Requirements
- Long periods of continuous standing and walking.
- Frequent periods of sitting per shift.
- Repetitive climbing of stairs.
- Occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50-100lbs.
- Occasional grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting.
- Occasional kneeling, squatting, and bending to perform “pet” or “strip” searches.
- Occasional responding to altercationsand occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders.
- Ability to withstand occasional direct or indirect exposure to OC spray.
- Exposure to the elements.
