Transport Officer

Position Summary

The Transport Officer is responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates while transporting them to and from the Becker County Jail in accordance with security, safety, operational rules, and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Transportation and Inmate Supervision

• Transports inmates on warrant status from various jails and prisons to the Becker County Jail.
• Maintains control of inmates to prevent escape.
• Takes inmates to Court, both in person and via Zoom.
• Transports persons civilly committed to treatment facilities

Ancillary Duties

• Prepares and manages court schedules with Becker County Court staff.
• Enters data into CJIS database.
• Ensures compliance with all County and OSHA safety rules and policies.
• Attends training and meetings and maintains licenses and certifications.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Requirements:

• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Ability to obtain CJIS, Taser, First Aid/CPR/AED and Use of Force training/certification within six months of hire.
• The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderate and complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures and policies using moderate analytical ability in adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions using prescribed procedures.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the Becker County Jail and other facilities and transport vehicles.
• Normal hearing and correctable vision required. Must possess physical strength and ability to restrain and control persons and ability to physically defend self. This position requires the ability to lift or assist in lifting injured persons.
• Moderate likelihood of contact to bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and other potential infectious materials. Moderate likelihood of verbal abuse and violence exposure from hostile and angry inmates.
• Ability to lift, carry or push up to 20 pounds regularly and occasionally more than 100 pounds.

Equipment Utilized

• Office equipment, transport vehicles, and corrections equipment.

Competencies Common to all County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Becker County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.