Detention Officer - Bus Driver - CIS

CHENEGA INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, LLCPOSITION DESCRIPTIONCompany Title: Bus Driver - Detention OfficerChenega Title: Driver, Light Truck Work Location: El Paso, TXReports To: Program ManagerFLSA Status: SCA Regular Full-time Non-ExemptPrepared by: April 29, 2008SummaryResponsible for the security and control of detainees in custody regardless of the detainee population. Works in secured environment, and shall have at least one year of general experience as a detention officer. Working under general supervision, the Bus Driver operates a 44/52 passenger bus on or off the Service Processing Center providing transportation for detainees. Operates bus over federal, interstate, state and county roads and city streets in all types of traffic conditions.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAll Detention Officers who work under this contract shall pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician. Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.• The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public.• Capable of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules and regulations.• Possess good judgment, courage, and alertness and have an even temperament.• Maintain self-control during situations that involve mental stress, fires, explosions, civil disturbances and building evacuations.• Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance.• Performs other duties as assigned.• May be required to work irregular shifts (days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays).• Operate a 44/52 passenger bus on various roadway systems; encountering various traffic signals, multiple types of intersections, sharp curves while transporting passengers. Selects the safest most direct routes to travel and identify alternate route in emergency situations. Maneuvers bus within close tolerances when driving and backing and in narrow or congested areas, between buildings and when positioning vehicles at loading docks. • Operates radio of assigned vehicle receiving and acknowledging calls for routine or emergency pickups and informing the supervisor of his / her location and status.• Performs operator maintenance to insure that vehicles are in a safe, efficient and presentable operating condition in compliance with established policies. • Completes trip tickets and other administrative forms required (i.e., driver sheets, accident forms, etc.) Supervisory Responsibilities: None.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All personnel must be a United States citizen and have a social security card approved by the Social Security Administration and/or a person who is lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence, and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years, possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), and have no criminal record. Education and/or Experience• Minimum high school diploma or GED. • At least a minimum of 1 year experience as a Detention/Correction Officer or Security Guard.• Or, Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust possess and maintain a CDL Class A or B with the following endorsements: Air Brakes, Passenger (P). Must have a current DOT Physical and a good DMV abstract.Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as written orders, rules and regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of detainees or employees of organization.Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands Stands, stoops, bends and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for longer periods of time. Must be able to withstand temperature extremes encountered during performance of duties. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Work Environment Work is performed both inside and outside but primarily in buildings/secured yards, that are unheated, with concrete floors. Incumbent is subject to extreme caution due to the nature of items involved and must at all times adhere to fire, safety, and security regulations within assigned areas. Work may requires wearing protective clothing such as steel-toed shoes, rubber gloves, face shields, and aprons. May be required to work a rotating or non-rotating shift as necessitated by workload and may be required to work weekends in support of mission requirements. May be required to work overtime to support operations outside normal working hours.Chenega Corporation is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL 93-638.CDL