State of Tennessee
DCS TRANSPORTATION OFFICER - 01072026-74065
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Location of Positions
Dresden, TN
Jackson, TN
Memphis, TN
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Columbia, TN
Cookeville, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Oak Ridge, TN
Knoxville, TN
Maryville, TN
Johnson City, TN
Position Title
Transportation Officer – Children’s Services (Statewide)
Department
Children’s Services
Position Summary
This classification has a considerable workload functioning at the working level performing youth transportation and related work. An employee in this class serves as a transportation officer responsible for transporting youth safely and securely. Additional responsibilities may include addressing inappropriate youth behaviors, searching youth and state-owned vehicles, ensuring the functionality of state-owned vehicles, completing transportation reports, and more.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a high school graduation and one year of experience working with children and youth.
Special Qualifications:
At least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application.
Citizen of the United States.
Valid driver’s license prior to and during employment.
Good moral character as determined by investigation.
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
No conviction for a felony.
Agree to release all records involving criminal history to the appointing authority.
Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
Responsibilities
Transport youth safely and securely in a state-owned vehicle to various locations (e.g., court, medical) and may be responsible for statewide or out-of-state transport by vehicle or commercial aircraft. Use mechanical restraints (Delinquent Youth Only) during transport and may require driving a secure vehicle.
Explain to youth appropriate behavior expectations and ensure compliance. Encounter and correct inappropriate youth behaviors that may involve aggression, trauma, self-harm, unruliness, runaway, etc.
Perform searches on youth and state-owned vehicles under prescribed techniques/procedures prior to and after any transport to detect contraband or other potentially harmful items. Provide constant supervision of youth unless directed otherwise.
Inspect assigned state-owned vehicle to ensure signals, lights, seatbelts, and other safety features function according to state law and take assigned vehicles to the designated mechanic/service provider for cleaning and maintenance. Inspect car seats, booster seats, and safety seats for cleanliness, operational status, and service life.
Complete all required documentation such as transportation reports for all transports. Maintain mileage and maintenance logs according to procedure. Submit required monthly documentation to include mileage and transportation reports.
Competencies (KSA’s)
Decision Quality
Plans and Aligns
Manages Conflict
Communicates Effectively
Situational Adaptability
Knowledge
Transportation
Law and Government
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Abilities
Written Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Reaction Time
Tools & Equipment
Automobile
Mobile Phone
Computer/Laptop
Electronic Monitoring Bracelet
Opening Date/Time: 01/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $5,078.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $60,936.00
Job Type: Full-Time
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State of Tennessee Job Information
Location of Positions
Dresden, TN
Jackson, TN
Memphis, TN
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Columbia, TN
Cookeville, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Oak Ridge, TN
Knoxville, TN
Maryville, TN
Johnson City, TN
Position Title
Transportation Officer – Children’s Services (Statewide)
Department
Children’s Services
Position Summary
This classification has a considerable workload functioning at the working level performing youth transportation and related work. An employee in this class serves as a transportation officer responsible for transporting youth safely and securely. Additional responsibilities may include addressing inappropriate youth behaviors, searching youth and state-owned vehicles, ensuring the functionality of state-owned vehicles, completing transportation reports, and more.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a high school graduation and one year of experience working with children and youth.
Special Qualifications:
At least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application.
Citizen of the United States.
Valid driver’s license prior to and during employment.
Good moral character as determined by investigation.
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
No conviction for a felony.
Agree to release all records involving criminal history to the appointing authority.
Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
Responsibilities
Transport youth safely and securely in a state-owned vehicle to various locations (e.g., court, medical) and may be responsible for statewide or out-of-state transport by vehicle or commercial aircraft. Use mechanical restraints (Delinquent Youth Only) during transport and may require driving a secure vehicle.
Explain to youth appropriate behavior expectations and ensure compliance. Encounter and correct inappropriate youth behaviors that may involve aggression, trauma, self-harm, unruliness, runaway, etc.
Perform searches on youth and state-owned vehicles under prescribed techniques/procedures prior to and after any transport to detect contraband or other potentially harmful items. Provide constant supervision of youth unless directed otherwise.
Inspect assigned state-owned vehicle to ensure signals, lights, seatbelts, and other safety features function according to state law and take assigned vehicles to the designated mechanic/service provider for cleaning and maintenance. Inspect car seats, booster seats, and safety seats for cleanliness, operational status, and service life.
Complete all required documentation such as transportation reports for all transports. Maintain mileage and maintenance logs according to procedure. Submit required monthly documentation to include mileage and transportation reports.
Competencies (KSA’s)
Decision Quality
Plans and Aligns
Manages Conflict
Communicates Effectively
Situational Adaptability
Knowledge
Transportation
Law and Government
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Abilities
Written Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning
Reaction Time
Tools & Equipment
Automobile
Mobile Phone
Computer/Laptop
Electronic Monitoring Bracelet
Opening Date/Time: 01/07/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $5,078.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $60,936.00
Job Type: Full-Time
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