Transportation Officer

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave per yr

15 days of sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Deferred compensation programs

Discount Programs

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Transportation Officer to provide secure youth transport between facilities, courts and medical appointments, ensuring custody and safety per agency policies.

Under general supervision, you will inspect vehicles, maintain incident reports, respond to urgent transports, and support school security tasks while upholding SC laws and training requirements.

Qualifications

Knowledge of state laws/guidelines for custody, control and supervision of youth.
Knowledge of SC Child Abuse statues.
Knowledge of secure facilities operations.
Ability to pass competency exams and meet training requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides secure transportation of youth between facilities, courts, and medical appointments while maintaining safety and compliance.
Follows agency policies on youth supervision, security protocols, documentation, and use of restraints.
Completes accurate documentation related to transports, incidents, vehicle use, and transfers.
Provides transport services across the state to support multiple youth facilities.
Maintains on-call availability to respond to urgent transport needs, including after-hours situations.
Ensures transport vehicles and security equipment are inspected and maintained for safety.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the agency's mission.

Skills

Custody and supervision knowledge

Policy conformity

On-call availability

Documentation skills

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

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of state laws/ instructional rules/regulations/guidelines for custody, control and supervision of youth.
Knowledge of SC Child Abuse statues.
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

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: