Michigan Civil Service Commission Job Specification Corrections Transportation Officer (Page 3 of 5) in pdf

Considerable knowledge of the State of Michigan’s laws and related Motor Transport Division and

Department of Corrections’ rules, policies and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of physical locations of all sheriff departments and state police posts.

Considerable knowledge of geography, weather/road conditions and alternative routes to prevent

escapes or takeovers.

Considerable knowledge of operation and mechanics of all transportation vehicles.

Ability to plan each transportation detail, including type of vehicle used, timing of the trip, amount and

type of restraints, emergency procedures, escape contingencies, necessary weapons, offender needs

(consideration of medication, physical/mental impairments, food), etc.

Ability to react in an emergency and make sound, rational decisions, demonstrating good judgment and

work in a hostile environment.

Ability to work independently without supervision, supervise, and transport offenders.

Ability to interpret rules and regulations and make decisions without supervisory consultation.

Ability to learn and apply departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Ability to perform shakedowns for contraband, weapons, escape paraphernalia, etc.

Ability to subdue disruptive offenders.

Ability to prevent escapes of offenders.

Ability to conduct strip searches.

Ability to meet the physical requirements of the work, which may include long hours and the

performance of strenuous tasks.

Ability to take control of a volatile situation.

Ability to observe critically, obtain accurate data, and prepare written records and reports.

Ability to maintain the safe and secure operation of the transportation vehicles to ensure that all

maintenance is current and all security items are in proper working order.

Ability to operate and maintain commercial vehicles.

Ability to travel in and out of the state for extended periods of time on short notice.

Ability to successfully complete in-service education and training programs.

Ability to obtain and maintain a concealed weapons permit, CDL (if required), operate and maintain

commercial vehicles.

Ability to present a positive image and relate to the public, court officials and law enforcement staff as a

representative of the department of Corrections while escorting offenders.

Ability to anticipate problems.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in an environment that is extremely uncomfortable and where the work involves a

significant chance of incurring a disabling or life threatening injury.

Some jobs require an employee to work in high stress situations.

Some jobs require an employee to work under hazardous situations.

An employee works at a significant numerical disadvantage.

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