Transportation Officer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections on all vehicles. Provides written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) post trip or shift.  Ensure all potential safety defects are reported to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring all necessary paperwork for the transfer of inmates/detainees in accordance with LaSalle’s Transport, LLC. (LCT, LLC.) and LaSalle’s policies, procedures, and contractual agreements.
• Provide custody safety and security of offenders/detainees.  Responsible for the transfer of offenders/detainees from one agency to another.
• Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmates’ health and safety and to the security of the facility.  Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Shall obey all applicable traffic laws, drive the posted speed limits, and must wear safety belts.  All drivers will drive facility vehicles in a safe and defensive manner according to policy and procedures.  
• Ensure the sanitation of transport vehicles by cleaning after every transfer; sink, toilet, lavatory and adequately maintain a log.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
• Comply with Federal, State, FMCSA Regulations and DOT Regulations.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: 

• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• 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

Salary : $20