What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORT OFFICER position at City of Las Cruces, NM?
Nature of Work
Transports prisoners, documentation, and materials between various locations.
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FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-time; regular; non-exempt; union-represented.
This position is graded as a SO-1.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Transports prisoners between detention facilities, courts, and various other locations.
- Prepares, completes, and maintains various logs, forms and documents and records transport activities.
- Utilizes a two-way communication device.
- Monitors activities and behavior of prisoners during transport and/or while in custody.
- Assists officers in booking.
- Verifies the identification of persons in custody.
- Completes and verifies booking documents and maintains security during transport.
- Provides CPR/first aid and/or obtains medical assistance as needed.
- Prepare and present various special and recurring reports
- Communicates with supervisors, employees, dispatchers, detention center staff, court personnel and others as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, and resolve issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a high school diploma and one (1) year experience in law enforcement, corrections, detention, security or related field. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Licenses/Certification(s):
Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date. Must pass a thorough background investigation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of safe restraint techniques, first aid and CPR.
Skill in: applying principles of persuasion or influence over others; use of safe and effective restraint techniques; legibly completing logs and reports according to established schedule; safe operation of a motor vehicle through city traffic; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; operation of two-way communication devices; conflict resolution.
Ability to: comply with established policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships with city employees, other organizations and the public; perform duties firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of citizens; maintain personal conduct, attitude and appearance in stressful situations in conformance with established guidelines; effectively communicate orally and in writing; legibly complete logs and reports according to established schedule.
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