Sr. Transportation Officer

Pay and Incentives

The hourly pay rate for this position is $32.79, with an additional incentive of $4.92 per hour when providing medical transport/guard services.

• Serve as lead worker assigned by the Transportation Manager for high-risk operations and high-profile federal government transportation contracts, requiring a CDL Class B with a "P" passenger endorsement.
• Securely transport detainees between destinations and ensure vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained.
• Assist management when unexpected problems arise during transportation, developing effective and efficient solutions.
• Review all vehicle inspection reports, summarize for Transportation Management, and note commonalities; suggest solutions as necessary.
• Ensure all permits and licenses for assigned vehicles are in order.
• Verify that vehicles have required safety equipment before initiating a trip; notify Transportation Management of any issues before assignments.
• Properly track DOT Hours of Service on Electronic Logging Devices.
• Assist with interviewing and screening of applicant Transport Officers when required.
• Review all necessary paperwork and reports accurately and thoroughly; ensure reporting to Transportation Management per policies and procedures.
• Ensure missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required; possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer with arrest authority OR minimum of three (3) years of Prisoner Handling and detention experience as a Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer (previous experience may be credited).
• CDL driver’s license or permit preferred; must obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire.
• Current driver’s license with no preventable accidents, driving convictions, DWI/DUI, or more than two (2) moving violations on any type of vehicle for the past three (3) years.
• Two (2) years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Completed approved training program resulting in certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Pass company and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and alcohol test.
• Ability to work overtime frequently.
• Ability to travel extended periods of time with frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
• Mature, flexible, and able to command respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff; possess high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation.
• Willing and able to travel for extended periods on short notice.
• Ability to work with computers and necessary department software.

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