Michigan Civil Service Commission Job Specification Corrections Transportation Officer printable pdf download

MICHIGAN CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

JOB SPECIFICATION

CORRECTIONS TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employees in this job transport offenders of all security classifications to various locations within, and

outside, of the state.

There is one classification in this job.

Position Code Title - Corrections Trnsprtatn Ofcr-E

Corrections Transportation Officer E10

This is the experienced level. The employee oversees and participates in the custody, security, and

treatment of offenders while transporting them to various locations. The employee works independently

and without supervisory direction, and must exercise discretion and use independent judgment, often

facing critical, potentially violent, and complex situations.

JOB DUTIES

NOTE:

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all

duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Transports offenders via passenger vehicles and busses to various destinations such as courts, jails,

prisons, medical centers, and other specified locations.

Escorts offenders into surroundings requiring contact with judges, prosecuting attorneys, and other court

personnel; hospital personnel such as physicians, nurses, and other medical staff; and the public.

Makes contact with federal, state, and local police agencies and sheriffs’ offices within, and outside, of

the state and maintains professional courtesy.

Plans and executes all aspects of the trip/run including: inspection/exchanging information, search of

the vehicle and security items, determination of amount and types of restraints, selection of necessary

weapons, planning special security precautions, emergency and escape procedures, timing and routing

of the trip, accommodation of needs of offenders, possession of all clearances and necessary travel

documents, inspection and storage of offender’s personal property, and the assurance of a safe and

controlled travel environment.

Assumes responsibility for significant departmental material resources such as passenger vehicles,

weaponry, and communications equipment.

Observes offenders’ activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior that might be a threat to the

security and safety of fellow employees, other offenders and the public. Obtains offenders compliance

with departmental rules and regulations.

Observes and immediately responds to all incidents such as assaults on employees or offenders,

offender disturbances, or other situations threatening the security of the mission. Controls, restrains, and

subdues disruptive offender(s) to prevent rioting and possible escapes. Protects the public from harm or

danger. Minimizes contact between the public and offender to lessen the danger. Appropriate response

may include use of firearms, and/or deadly force.

Performs counts of offenders and conducts thorough strip/clothes/body searches of offenders and their

property for prohibited contraband items.

Michigan Civil Service Commission Job Specification Corrections Transportation Officer