Transportation Officer

Job Posting Title

Transportation Officer I

400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS

400 Southwest Region

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full time

Regular

Transportation Officer I
Salary -$31,200.00
Hourly rate $15.00

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of youth in your community. As a Transportation Officer you will be responsible for transporting juveniles to appointments and transporting medical supplies, equipment, or other items as needed. If you love to drive and have a strong commitment to safety, apply today!

Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license. All direct-care staff shall be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (10 O.S. § 401 et seq.).

This position may require participation in a rotating on-call schedule to support transportation needs outside of normal working hours. Employees assigned to on-call duty will receive a weekly on-call stipend during their scheduled rotation.

Positions in this job family are involved in the transportation of ill, injured, handicapped, or delinquent juveniles within, to and from hospitals, facilities, or institutions. This includes transporting and assisting juveniles, ensuring vehicle is adequately maintained, and maintaining records and submitting activity reports.

• Transports juveniles in facility vehicles, escorts juveniles on trips, and provides juveniles with personal advice and assistance.

• Maintains vehicle in perfect operating condition, including performing routine maintenance and repairs, orders parts, supplies and equipment.

• Maintains records and prepares and submits activity reports.

• Provide safe and secure transport services for OJA custody youth to and from placement, juvenile detention centers, court hearings, and various other appointments, such as medical, dental, and mental health evaluations.

• Responsible for transporting juveniles in restraints when required.

• Responsible for transporting to and from dentist, counseling, youth services, and/or other providers as identified.

• May supervise residents.

• Assigned other duties may include, but not limited to, delivering Christmas gifts, assisting with hospital coverage if not already scheduled for a transport, assisting state office in delivering personal protective equipment (PPE), etc.

HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!!!

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Options for health and dependent care expenses.

• Retirement Savings Plan:
  With a generous company match to help secure your future.

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.

• 11 paid holidays a year.

• Employee Assistance Program:
  Support when you need it.

• Longevity Bonuses:
  For years of dedicated service.

• Training Opportunities:
  Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

This job family consists of only one level and employees are responsible for performing all functions involving the transportation of juveniles. In this role they will perform routine duties driving a van or other vehicle to transport juveniles, transporting medical supplies or equipment. They will be responsible for meeting…