Youth Transport Specialist — Statewide Child Services

State of Tennessee; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks a Transportation Officer in the Department of Children’s Services to transport youth safely in state vehicles and coordinate related duties. The role requires vigilance in safety protocols and the ability to operate statewide or out-of-state transports when needed.

The position emphasizes thorough reporting, vehicle inspections, and adherence to criminal history checks and drug screening. Candidates must meet education and age requirements and pass background screening.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation for a standard high school plus one year working with children and youth.
• Must be at least 21 years old on date of application.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Possess a valid driver's license before and during employment.
• Have good moral character as determined by investigation.
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form as approved by the appointing authority.
• No felony conviction.
• Release all criminal history records to the appointing authority.
• Provide a fingerprint sample for state background checks.
• Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport youth safely and securely in state-owned vehicles to locations (court, medical, etc.); may transport statewide or out-of-state.
• Explain behavior expectations and address problematic youth behaviors.
• Perform searches on youth and vehicles to detect contraband.
• Inspect vehicles for safety and maintain car seats and safety seats.
• Complete transportation reports and maintain mileage and maintenance logs.

Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Judgment & Decision Making

Education

High school graduation + 1 year youth work experience

Tools

Automobile

Mobile Phone

Computer/Laptop

Electronic Monitoring Bracelet

Job description

State of Tennessee seeks a Transportation Officer in the Department of Children’s Services to transport youth safely in state vehicles and coordinate related duties. The role requires vigilance in safety protocols and the ability to operate statewide or out-of-state transports when needed.

The position emphasizes thorough reporting, vehicle inspections, and adherence to criminal history checks and drug screening. Candidates must meet education and age requirements and pass background screening.