Transport Officers

Winona; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 33,709 - 44,730; Part time

Job summary

The City of Winona is seeking qualified candidates for a Transport Officer position, providing valuable hands-on experience in corrections and law enforcement. Responsibilities include transporting inmates, performing security functions, and maintaining effective working relationships in public safety environments.

This role starts at $24.47/hour with a potential for advancement to $32.47/hour, plus on-call pay. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply continuously until positions are filled, with initial reviews after June 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely.
• Minimum age of eighteen years.

Responsibilities

• Transport prisoners to and from court hearings.
• Clean transport vehicles.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Staff magnetometer and perform security functions.
• Follow written and oral instructions.

Skills

Mature judgment and imagination

Ability to defend self and others

Tact and impartiality

Good physical condition

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

This position provides valuable hands‑on experience in corrections and law enforcement. Learn about daily jail operations, secure transports, and court procedures while building a strong foundation for a career in public safety. Competitive pay and benefits.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until all positions are filled. The first review of applications will take place after June 19, 2026.

This position starts at $24.47/hour (DOQ) with advancement up to $32.47/hour.

On‑call Pay: On call pay starts at $2.75/hour. Required to work a minimum of four 12‑hour on‑call shifts per month, scheduled either from 4:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. Availability for holidays, weekends, and overnight shifts is required.

Characteristics of the Class

Under close supervision of the Jail Administrator, an employee in this class performs law enforcement work including ancillary County Jail functions. Responsible for transporting inmates. Performs related work as required. This work may involve an element of personal danger.

Examples of Duties

• Transports prisoners to and from court hearings, to medical and other facilities as necessary.
• Cleans transport vehicles.
• Receives training in applicable laws and ordinances and in law enforcement principles and procedures as they relate to the duties of the Transport Officer.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Staffs magnetometer and performs security functions as assigned.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Pre‑Employment)

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to drive an automobile safely and efficiently.
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Ability to exhibit mature judgment and imagination.
• Ability to defend self and others in instances of personal danger.
• Ability to deal with prisoners and the public with tact and impartiality.
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, law enforcement, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must pass a personal background investigation.

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