Correctional Officer II - Inmate Transportation

I. JOB SUMMARY Performs moderately complex correctional work involving the care and custody of inmates. Work involves the direct supervision of inmate work groups in their daily assigned duties; preventing escapes; and maintaining discipline in conformance with strict rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assumes a high level of responsibility for the care and custody of assigned inmates through knowledge of and adherence to laws, rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures governing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Searches for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises inmates in vehicles, courtrooms, jails, housing, work, and other areas accessed by stairs, steps, and ladders; performs security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, climbing stairs, steps, and ladders to reach the assigned areas, and working at heights; and carrying and lifting restraints and restraint boxes. Provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates, squatting and bending to perform “pat” and “strip” searches of inmates, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive inmates, and transferring and transporting inmates by walking, driving, or riding in various vehicles such as trailers, vans, buses, and other forms of transportation; and identifies, reports, and coordinates the repair of vehicles and equipment to include transfer to the appropriate facility. Supervises and provides security of inmates in mass movements to include large chains, unit fill-ups, and administrative segregation moves systemwide which involve climbing stairs, steps, and ladders and climbing around the inside and outside of buildings; works outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather. Ability to work protracted, irregular, and overtime hours as needed; responds to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for escaped inmates, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious inmate or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs, steps, and ladders; and uses force and deadly force to include chemical agents and firearms to control inmates. Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in inmate records which is related to the inmate’s health and safety and to the security of the facility and transfer vehicle; checks and matches travel cards, medical records, transfer orders, and unit files accompanying inmates being transported; provides appropriate information to other staff; complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; enforces inmate disciplinary rules; and prepares and maintains records, forms, and report *Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. Successful completion of an accredited TDCJ approved college Correctional Officer Training program or TDCJ Correctional Officer Pre-service Training Academy. Eligible to obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement within 120 days of employment date or, if applicable, graduation of PSTA preferred. Eligible to obtain a valid CDL Medical Examiner’s Certificate within 120 days of employment date or, if applicable, completion of PSTA preferred, Must be registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prior to employment and/or prior to operating a commercial motor vehicle. https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Must maintain valid license and certificate for continued employment in position. Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in reassignment to a unit located within the region from which the employee came. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or acceptance of another position. B. Knowledge and Skills Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports. Skill in correctional methods, techniques, practices, and procedures preferred. Skill in the supervision of inmates preferred. IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, steps, and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, operate motor equipment, use firearms, perform tactile discernment, and restrain assaultive persons. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill, dry atmosphere, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, using chemical agents, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, radio, firearms, handcuffs, waist and leg restraints, turn cranks on manual doors, tear gas canisters and weapons, VCR cameras, various locking systems, buses, vans, dolly, and automobile. The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor%27s Office Texas State Auditor%27s Office - Job Descriptions The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor%27s Office Texas State Auditor%27s Office - Job Descriptions The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice. The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

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