Transportation Officer

TransCor America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

PTO

401K match

Bi-weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Minimum 40-hour week

Job summary

TransCor America in Houston seeks a Senior Transportation Officer to oversee the safe transport of inmates and detainees. This role starts with a Pre-Service Academy on 08/09/2026, with progression to senior responsibilities after successful training.

Responsibilities include ensuring secure, efficient trips, supervising staff, and maintaining communications with field management. A valid driver license is required and CDL experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to work changing hours.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Prefer CDL A or B or Corrections, Military, Law Enforcement, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Safe and orderly operation of trips to promote public safety.
• Monitor inmate/detainee/resident activity per policy; resolve disputes.
• May be assigned as AOIC on trip activity as directed.
• Report injuries or incidents per policy; take corrective action.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and briefings; communicate with management.
• Complete maintenance of equipment and ensure readiness of restraints, kits, vehicles.
• Maintain relationships with staff and customer agencies; use of force per policy.
• Travel to Nashville, TN for training; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Details

Start Date

Hiring for our next Pre-Service Academy on 08/09/2026

Hourly Rate

$24.16

Senior Transportation Officer (after 6-9 months on average based on performance)

$28.89

We offer competitive pay and benefits: Medical, PTO, 5% 401K Match, bi-weekly pay and more:

• Sign on bonus - $3,500
• Safety & Performance Incentive
• $2,500 - Referral bonus per person (no cap; does not have to be at your same location)
• Guaranteed 40 hour pay check minimum per week

Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of the inmate, detainee and/or resident population and trip movement. Follows sound correctional and transportation industry practices.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the safe and orderly operation of the assigned trip in a manner that promotes public safety, staff safety and the secure and humane environment for inmates, detainees and/or residents.
• If qualified, may be assigned as the Assistant Officer in Charge (AOIC) on trip activity unless otherwise directed by their supervisor.
• Monitor and supervise inmate, detainee, and/or resident activity per TCA policy. This includes listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems, taking corrective action, protecting inmate, detainee and residents rights, and completing all required documentation in accordance with TCA policy.
• Follow sound safety practices and ensure that any injuries or accidents are reported in a timely and accurate manner per TCA policy. Take appropriate action in cases of serious or unusual incidents and emergencies circumstances.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and briefings as required. Maintain and promote effective communications and the proper flow of relevant information to management and fellow team members.
• Maintain communication with Trip Management throughout the routed trip. Consult with Trip Management and/or Field Office Supervisor personnel in assessing situations and making decisions. Will not deviate from planned trip route unless cleared and/or directed by proper TCA authorities.
• Complete preventive maintenance of equipment and ensure readiness of restraints, weapons, OIC kits, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure effective management and control of resources to include inmate/detainee and/or resident medications and property.
• Maintain appropriate relationships and communications when dealing with fellow staff members, all customer agencies and inmates, detainees and/or residents.
• Application of restraints and the Use of Force will be strictly followed according to TCA policies and customer contract requirements.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Must achieve and maintain Officer in Charge (OIC) certification to be eligible for assignment as an AOIC.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to work changing hours
• Must be 21 or older
• Must have a valid Drivers License
• Prefer CDL A or B or Corrections, Military, Law Enforcement, or related experience

Training Requirements

• Must be willing to travel to Nashville, TN for a 3 week paid training program (with per diem)
• Annual recertification and in-service training