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Louisville Metro

Corrections Transport Officer

Louisville Metro, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Essential Functions

Escorts inmates to medical appointments, clinics, and funerals

Operates a motor vehicle to transport inmates to and from clinics, hospitals, and other offsite locations

Guards inmates; monitors their conduct and behavior to prevent escapes, fights, disturbances, forbidden activities, introduction of contraband, and rules violations; and prepares forms on inmate activity and behavior under administrative supervision

Completes, processes, and maintains forms, documents, records, and files

Renders aid to other officers in emergency situations, restrains and subdues inmates, and documents disturbances and significant occurrences

Follows departmental security policies and procedures

Maintains logs or records of transport activities

Handcuffs, shackles, or further restrains inmates and escorts them to and from offsite appointments

Plans, executes, and inspects all aspects of the trip to ensure a safe and controlled travel environment

Verifies the identity of inmates and perform searches prior to transportation

Collaborates with medical, Records, Booking Floor staff, and Shift Commanders for inmate movement

Assists Motor Pool Officer with maintenance of departmental vehicles

Participates in specialized training, including, but not limited to annual vehicle training

Performs related work

Other Minimum Requirements

Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test

Must be a US Citizen

Must be a retired LMDC sworn employee

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Must not have been convicted of a felony

Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must pass a pre-employment physical, stress, and medical examination

Must pass and maintain pistol and shotgun firearm certification

Must complete forty (40) hours of annual in-service training

Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA

Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA

Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment

Must pass an annual tuberculin test

Must work a varied schedule

Must be on 24 hour call

Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer

Must lift and restrain individuals

Must enter data into a computer

Must be certified as a CPR, First Aid and PR-24 Instructor

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

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