Michigan Civil Service Commission Job Specification Corrections Transportation Officer (Page 2 of 5) in pdf

Follows departmental security policies and procedures. Maintains vigilant adherence to all departmental

procedures.

Communicates with correctional facilities, jails, and other law enforcement agencies where offenders are

being housed, giving instructions for their departure and approximate time of arrival.

During necessary stops, inspects restrooms or other areas where an offender may be waiting or

housed, for possible escape routes.

Maintains proper court security coverage and prevents escapes.

Shakes down courtroom and lock-up areas.

Places restraining devices on the offender(s) for security purposes while transporting and assures

secure environment when devices are removed.

Counsels offender(s) as appropriate to maintain a stable environment, especially those with discipline

problems or who have mental health or physical infirmities.

Verifies offenders’ identification with picture ID cards and other methods to be certain an offender is

assigned the proper detail.

Contacts the prison to arrange twenty-four hour coverage if an offender is admitted to a medical facility

and remains with the offender until properly relieved.

Reviews, handles, and distributes all related travel and court documents.

Assists the offender in filling out any necessary forms, such as medical forms required for treatment.

Determines proper, shortest, and safest, travel route.

Trains and instructs new transportation officers in their assigned duties.

Prepares written records and reports related to the work.

May take part in searches for escaped offenders.

May dispense prescribed medication to offenders as directed.

May administer first aid.

Performs related work as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of security procedures and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of the techniques of self-defense, disturbance controls, firearms, detection of

weapons, restraint application, escape, radio communication and emergency procedures.

Considerable knowledge of various offender sub-cultures, problems, behavior and mental illness, as

well as intervention techniques.

Considerable knowledge of investigative techniques used in identifying offenders scheduled for pick-up

at various law enforcement locations.

Considerable knowledge of offender health care standards and procedures with regard to contagious

diseases and basic first aid procedures.

Considerable knowledge of vehicle maintenance standards and procedures.

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