Transport Officer

This position is responsible for maintaining control of inmates and providing safe and secure transports of inmates to/from facilities. This position reports to the Jail Captain. Responds to calls for emergency transports as needed. In addition, this position will assist in jail operations when required. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned or required. Coordinate with Jail Captain, Jail Lt. and/or the Sheriff or Chief Deputy to determine when prisoners need to be transported to/from other facilities. Transport inmates to and from other facilities (i.e., jail; prison, mental, medical, and/or juvenile facilities; courts; etc.). Responsible for maintenance of transport vehicle. Maintain various records and prepare reports as needed. Perform other specific or special assignments as designated by the Jail Captain, Chief Deputy or Sheriff. Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. Ability to maintain control of inmate and to provide safe and secure transports. Ability to communicate well orally and in writing. Ability to operate various office equipment and radio equipment. Ability to maintain prompt, predictable and reliable attendance. Ability to maintain valid WI Driver's License.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED

: Possess high school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age, with no prior felony convictions or any criminal record and possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry and lift as needed. Ability to travel to various locations as needed. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements, such as surveillance, gathering information and assessing the situation. Due to the nature of the position, there could at times by a high level of physical activity exerted and may require running, transporting heavy objects and employing physical force in unusual or emergency situations.

CLOSING STATEMENT

: This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The County retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The duties are subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.