Transportation Officer

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

15 days annual (vacation) leave per yr

15 days of sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans and deferred EC

Discount Programs such as TicketatWork

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking a Transportation Officer to ensure safe custody and transport of youth between facilities, courts, and medical appointments. Under general supervision, you will maintain security and compliance with laws and agency policies.

This role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of state youth custody statutes, and the ability to perform restraints and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state laws, instructional rules and regulations for custody and supervision.
• Familiarity with SC Child Abuse statutes and secure facility practices.
• Ability to pass competency exams and obtain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides secure transportation of youth between facilities, courts, medical appointments, and other locations while ensuring safety and supervision.
• Adheres to agency policies on youth supervision, security protocols, and incident reporting.
• Completes accurate documentation related to transports, incidents, and vehicle use.
• Provides transport services statewide to support multiple youth facilities and on-call needs.
• Maintains transport vehicles and equipment, ensuring safe operation and inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of state laws

Youth custody practices

On-call readiness

Documentation accuracy

Ability to pass competency exam

Certification under SC LE Training Act

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, the transportation officer exercises safety and security measures at the facility. This position is responsible for providing transportation of youth to and from appointments i.e., medical, dental, and court appearances. This position is responsible for ensuring the custody, control, and supervision of youth during transport while adhering to all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and security protocols. Also, observes and reports unusual activities and provides school security assistance as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides secure transportation of youth between secure facilities, courts, medical appointments, and other authorized locations while maintaining safety, supervision, and compliance with agency policies.
• Follows agency policies related to youth supervision, security protocols, documentation, use of restraints and event reporting.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation related to transports, incidents, vehicle use and youth transfers.
• Provides transport services across the state to support multiple youth secure facilities, responding to operational needs and priorities.
• Maintains availability during assigned on-call periods to respond to urgent transport needs, including after-hours or emergency situations.
• Ensures transport vehicles and security equipment are inspected, maintained, and used appropriately to support safe transportation.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned by a supervisor to further support the agency's mission and values.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma.

• Knowledge of state laws/ instructional rules/regulations/guidelines for custody, control and supervision of youth.
• Knowledge of SC Child Abuse statutes.
• Knowledge of purpose/methods/practices of secure facilities.
• Knowledge of various methods of instructing/handling/supervising youth in various activities.
• Ability to pass a competency examination SCDJJ Policies and Procedures and Instructional guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to meet and maintain certification under the SC Law Enforcement Training Act.

Essential Position: Must perform restraints on youth without restrictions. Work in locked quarters, be able to bend over, lift 50+ Ibs., must be mobile, no sedentary duties, must be able to work around youth without restrictions. This position performs job related to custody, control, transportation or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and must have valid driver’s license. Must be an Officer in compliance with and certified under Continue Law Enforcement Education (Clee) within six (6) months employment and must successfully pass all required exams and performance assessments. Mandatory six (6) months’ security experience in a correctional or detention facility.

Additional Comments

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation, please get in touch with the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC [phone].

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school district's nondiscrimination policies: Title IX - Inspector General's Office - 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-5427 - Ph: 803-896-9595; Special Education Office, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC.

I understand that SCDJJ will not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with residents who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); has been convicted of engaging in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

I understand that my fingerprint record received from the FBI and SLED must indicate no felony convictions as a condition of employment.

I certify that I have not been convicted of any criminal offenses that carries a sentence of 1 year or more or any criminal offenses that involves moral turpitude (an act contrary to the accepted rule of right and duty to man and society). Forfeiture of bond, a guilty plea, or plea of nolo contendere is considered the equivalent of a conviction.