Medical Transport Detention Officer; Armed

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2 days ago Requisition

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt/Hourly

Travel Requirement
:
No

Teleworking
:
No

Pay
: $31.50/hr. ($26.41/hr. base rate + $5.09 H&W)

* Pay rates listed reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements. Pay is based on numerous factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

* Note:

We are currently building a pipeline for this role, with an expected start of Spring 2027

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Position Overview
:
In this role, you will provide secure armed transportation and supervision of residents requiring medical appointments, hospital visits, emergency treatment, specialty care, or outside healthcare services while ensuring compliance with government detention standards, transportation procedures, and security protocols. You will be responsible for maintaining resident accountability, operational safety, and effective coordination with healthcare providers, detention personnel, and transportation staff during all medical transport activities.

This position requires strong situational awareness, professionalism, sound judgment, communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies within both secure and public healthcare environments.

Responsibilities
:

• Safely escort and transport residents to hospitals, medical appointments, specialty clinics, emergency rooms, mental health facilities, and other approved healthcare locations while maintaining security and resident accountability at all times.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of transport vehicles, restraints, medical transport equipment, communication devices, and operational supplies to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Monitor resident behavior, medical conditions, and security concerns during transportation activities while responding appropriately to emergencies, disturbances, escape risks, or operational incidents.
• Apply and monitor restraints in accordance with facility policies, transportation procedures, and approved security protocols during resident movement operations.
• Coordinate transportation schedules, appointment logistics, emergency response activities, and resident movement procedures with healthcare personnel, detention staff, hospitals, and outside agencies.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs, resident movement documentation, medical escort records, mileage reports, and operational paperwork related to medical transport activities.
• Conduct searches of residents, transport vehicles, medical equipment, and operational areas for contraband, prohibited items, or safety concerns in accordance with facility procedures.
• Operate communication equipment including radios, phones, emergency notification systems, and transportation tracking systems during transport assignments.
• Ensure all transportation operations comply with government detention standards, healthcare confidentiality requirements, transportation regulations, and facility security procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies, vehicle incidents, operational disruptions, or resident behavioral concerns while coordinating emergency response procedures and notifying supervisory personnel.
• Coordinate with medical providers, detention leadership, transportation supervisors, behavioral health personnel, and law enforcement agencies regarding resident healthcare transport operations.
• Maintain…