Secure Custody Transport Supervisor

Oregon Department of Human Services; Madras, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a Transport Sergeant for the Madras Transport Office. This full-time role leads staff in secure transport operations, coordinating mass transfers, medical trips, and court appearances for adults in custody.

You will enforce safety and security, supervise drivers, conduct vehicle and inmate searches, manage keys and equipment, and ensure professional interactions with the public while maintaining public safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a correctional security setting where your primary duties were the care and custody of adults in custody
• Ability to obtain DPSST Correctional Certificate within two weeks
• Valid Oregon Class B Driver’s License with Airbrake and Passenger Endorsement
• Must be willing to obtain CDL after assignment
• Ability to pass Range Qualifications
• Clear criminal history
• Able to pass alcohol and drug test
• CJIS fingerprint background check eligibility

Responsibilities

• Provide secure transportation for adults in custody to facilities, courts, medical appointments, and other locations in the continental United States
• Lead staff as a Transport Sergeant and enforce safety and security policies
• Conduct searches of adults in custody and vehicles prior to transport and manage keys and equipment
• Supervise drivers and ensure professional public interactions; promote public safety

Skills

Two years experience

Oregon Class B license

DPSST certificate readiness

CDL after assignment

Taser qualified / willing

Range qualifications

Clear criminal history

Alcohol/drug test

CJIS background eligibility

Job description

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a Transport Sergeant for the Madras Transport Office. This full-time role leads staff in secure transport operations, coordinating mass transfers, medical trips, and court appearances for adults in custody.

You will enforce safety and security, supervise drivers, conduct vehicle and inmate searches, manage keys and equipment, and ensure professional interactions with the public while maintaining public safety standards.