Transport Officer

Position Description

Position Objective: Under the direction of the Transport Sergeant, the Transport Officer serves multiple stations throughout the work week to include: security at the Pennington County Courthouse; security at the Pennington County Administration Building; prisoner transport to and from court and outside appointments; and prisoner transport to and from Sioux Falls, South Dakota for inmate movement between detention facilities. The Transport Officer may be required to provide security while an inmate is hospitalized to transport a client to the Health and Human Services Center in Yankton, South Dakota. This would result in occasional weekend and overnight hours.

Position Functions

Essential Functions:

• Transport inmates to and from the Pennington County Jail and Juvenile Services Center to court appearances and outside medical appointments.
• Provide armed security to inmates while hospitalized in Pennington County.
• Assist the public with inquiries while assigned to the Courthouse and Administration Buildings.
• Provide complex security at the Courthouse and Administration Buildings, to include the enforcement of policy regarding restricted behaviors and weapons.
• Be alert and prepared to respond with force in an emergent situation and to aid others, as outlined in policy.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience with prisoners in custody and firearms training preferred.
• Preference given to those with prior armed security and/or law enforcement experience.
• Eligible for completion of a CDL with Passenger endorsement.
• Possession of a valid South Dakota Driver's License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone, over the radio, and in person.
• Ability to drive, walk, stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must not be prone to motion sickness.
• Must be able to climb stairs, sometimes multiple flights per day.
• Must be able to physically restrain unruly subjects and respond using appropriate force.
• This position will be exposed to varying smells, temperature changes and aggressive physical and verbal responses.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and twist.

Additional Information

Working Environment:

• Work is performed in office and field environments, to include being stationed for several hours on the prisoner transport bus and/or van, within secure detention facilities, the Pennington County Courthouse and the Pennington County Administration Buildings.
• This position will require occasional weekend or overnight travel as assigned.
• This position includes close contact with inmates.