Transportation Specialist (Corrections)

Position Summary

Responsible for coordinating transportation and movement operations necessary to transport employees, residents, documentation and/or materials between various locations (i.e. detention facilities, jails, hospitals, courts, government offices etc.). Ensures the safety and security of the residents and employees while they are being transported.

Pay Grade: 45H

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years' experience in a security capacity; AND

High school diploma or possess a GED; AND

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or Class B with air brake endorsement or Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) preferred but not required.

PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

Transports residents safely via passenger vehicles, buses and vans to various locations (courts, medical centers and other specified locations) away from the facility property.

Assist in maintaining security and order in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Performs resident accountability throughout the shift (physically account for residents' whereabouts at all times and log this information in the appropriate logs).

Monitors activities and behavior of residents during transport and/or while in custody and maintains discipline.

Makes periodic unscheduled patrols of the areas, holding/staging areas and escorts in a safe manner.

Inspects each transport vehicle and/or individual for contraband including conducting a Tek-84 screening, frisk/pat search and removing all items from the individual’s pockets prior to transport.

Acquires and maintains working knowledge of radio, computers and other electronic equipment.

Prepares and completes reports such as progress reports and disciplinary and accident reports.

Prepares, maintains and reviews various reports and documentation such as booking document transport logs; etc.

Reports damaged or missing equipment/inventory to supervisors, monitors vehicle/equipment, reports repair needs repair/maintenance.

Ensures the cleaning and sanitizing of all transport vehicles and equipment.

Ensure each resident’s name appears on the transport docket paperwork before any transport commences.

Completes USMS Trip sheet and paperwork for all USMS transport.

Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

Knowledge of transportation practices and techniques.

Ability to coordinate and direct activities as needed.

Ability to communicate and work with other departments.

Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office; word and excel.

Ability to prepare and complete reports.

Knowledge of general safety practices; legal liabilities; and responsibilities.

Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations; making decisions; and solving problems.

Ability to communicate clearly and issue directives.

Special Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Tennessee Handgun Permit.

Must be able to obtain a private armed security license.

Must successfully complete 80 hours of basic Corrections training.

Must successfully complete 80 hours of firearm training.

Must pass chemical agent training and use of force training.

Must be able to function in a prison environment.

Must pass NCIC background check.

Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License or secure one as of employment date.

Will be required to pass a drug test and a TB screening.

Must be willing to work shifts weekends and be on call.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall  not  apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.