Transportation Officer

Jackson Parish Correctional Center, 327 Industrial Dr, Jonesboro, LA 71251, USA

Jackson Parish Correctional Center, 327 Industrial Dr, Jonesboro, LA 71251, USA

Rate: $19.86 USD per hour

Service Workers

Full-Time

Requisition #: TRANS
002337

• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on all vehicles, providing written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) after trip or shift. Report all potential safety defects to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork for the transfer of inmates/detainees is completed in accordance with LaSalle’s Transport, LLC policies and contractual agreements.
• Provide custody safety and security of offenders/detainees, managing transfers between agencies.
• Read, review, and apply information from inmate records related to health, safety, and facility security, and provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Observe all applicable traffic laws, drive within posted speed limits, and wear safety belts. All drivers maintain defensive driving practices per policy and procedures.
• Maintain sanitation of transport vehicles by cleaning after every transfer, including sinks, toilets, and lavatories, and log maintenance.
• Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, adhering to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within capabilities as determined by management.
• Comply with Federal, State, FMCSA, and DOT Regulations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with a clear MVR for three (3) years.
• Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse – DOT (required).
• Required to maintain specific State and Federal licenses due to contractual agreements.

Pay Rate: $19.86

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