Transport Officer

Job Title

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $50,544.00 - $54,073.50

Hourly: $25.92 - $27.73

Department: Police, Public Safety

Division: Community Oriented Policing

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description: This role will place an emphasis on providing excellent customer service and perform various routine and specialized clerical activities to assist Police Department officers and citizens.

Examples of Duties:

• Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Responds where dispatched to pick up prisoners and transport them to the appropriate jail or court.
• Receives prisoner property from arresting officer and ensures it is logged at the jail.
• Confirms all pertinent paperwork is properly filled and complete before transporting.
• Keeps log of transported prisoners.
• Types, prepares, processes, copies, scans, files, and distributes various documents.
• Becomes proficient in the use, handling, and maintenance of transport van, issued firearm, OC spray, handcuffs, leg shackles, and Police radio.
• Refers to policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, directories, maps, logs, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent in a related field; and one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word, or similar software.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• SC LE II (Corrections Officer) Certification at time of hire or within 6 months of employment.
• All qualified applicants must possess a clean criminal history and successfully complete the following: polygraph test, drug screening, and background investigation where applicable.
• All sworn and certain civilian positions will also be required to successfully complete a psychological evaluation, and oral board interview.
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Other Necessary Requirements:

• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs.
• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

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