Transport Officer - Intermittent

Position Summary

Benton County Sheriff's Office

Serve with Honor. Transport with Integrity. Join the Sheriff’s Office Team.

Now hiring: Intermittent Transport Officers!

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for immediate openings for Intermittent Transport Officers (both female and male).

In addition, an eligibility list is being established for any future intermittent vacancies in this role. Intermittent Transport Officers are responsible for the secure and professional transportation of inmates, juveniles, and individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, in accordance with Benton County Jail policies and procedures.

This position plays a vital role in supporting the safety and efficiency of our correctional operations and ensuring the proper custody and care of individuals during transport.

If you're detail-oriented, mission-driven, and ready to serve your community in a meaningful way, this role might be your next move.

As An Intermittent Transport Officer, You Will

• Safely transport inmates, juveniles, and individuals in mental health crisis
• Apply and monitor appropriate restraint devices during transport
• Maintain accurate transportation records and reports
• Operate and maintain assigned transport vehicles
• Provide courtroom security and support during legal proceedings
• Respond appropriately to incidents requiring de-escalation or physical intervention
• Assist with jail intake processes and work site checks as assigned
  
  

We’re Looking for Team Members Who:

• Maintain professionalism in sensitive or high-risk situations
• Understand and follow safety protocols and best practices for detainee supervision
• Possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
• Bring prior experience in law enforcement or corrections (training provided for qualified candidates)
• Are available to work flexible, intermittent hours, weekdays, evenings, or weekends as needed
• Demonstrate respectful and professional communication with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Exercise sound judgement, strong situational awareness, and calm, approachable responses in dynamic situations
• Are seeking a meaningful, intermittent opportunity that contributes to public safety and community well-being
  
  

Location: Benton County Sheriff's Office - Jail

Schedule: Intermittent; (on-call/as-needed basis)

Pay: Competitive hourly rate with training provided

Apply by: Monday, September 8, 2025, @ 4:30 PM

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Position Summary

Responsible for the secure and safe transportation of inmates, mental health patients, and juveniles in compliance with the operational rules and policies of the Benton County Jail.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides transportation and supervision for inmates, mentally ill persons, and juveniles to and from court, medical facilities, counseling, other correctional and holding facilities, and other locations.
• 1. Calculates the appropriate route of travel and potential available facility stops along the route.
• 2. Determines appropriate detainee care while traveling.
• Performs proper application of restraint devices for transport.
• Maintains records and prepares reports regarding the transportation of inmates.
• Operates and maintains transport vehicles.
• Provides inmates with appropriate forms prior to court appearance and responds to questions and concerns.
• Provides courtroom and medical facility, including hospital security.
• Responds to safety and security incidents and other emergency situations, may require physical restraint and control of resisting and uncooperative persons.
• Assists with inmate work site checks as needed.
• Assists jail intake staff with the jail intake process as needed.
• Pick up supply request from the supervisors.
  
  

Additional Functions

• Attends trainings as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Training and Experience Required

Minimum Qualifications

• One-year post-secondary training; and
• 1 ½ years (18 months) experience in a related field or area; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid MN Driver's License; and
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota; and
• Must successfully complete a background check; and
• Must complete and pass a psychological exam, physical exam, and drug and alcohol screening; and
• Obtain and maintain certifications and licensures.
• 1. Ability to obtain and maintain, within six months of hire:
• 1.1. FBI Level 4 Criminal Justice Information System Security Training/Testing and maintain annually.
• 1.1.1. FBI Fingerprinting Certification.
• 1.2. BCA Single Certification: Training, Testing, and Certification are maintained annually.
• 1.3. PREA, Use of Force, and Portal’s Training is maintained annually.
• 1.4. Taser Training: Training & Qualification/Testing, and OC Certification: Training, Testing, and Certification maintained annually. (Optional Training)
• 2. Ability to obtain and maintain, within one year of hire:
• 2.1. First Aid/CPR/AED Certification: Training, Proficiency Testing, and Certification maintained every two years.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement or corrections experience.
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Physical Demands and Working Conditions Required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of law enforcement and court terminology and procedures.
• Ability to handle critical situations in a calm manner.
• The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective public relations and deal with hostile or aggressive persons.
• Ability to handle various assignments and problems under moderate supervision within standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform standard procedures and tasks where basic analytical ability is required. Detailed guidelines and procedures are generally used to make decisions or determine actions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with regular contact with the department and periodic contacts with other departments, outside agencies, and the public to relay basic information or facts.
• Ability to travel within your daily work assignment.
• Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.
• Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours, as necessary.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Performs the physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from different organizations, and citizen customers.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards related to private data. Access to private data is limited strictly to what is necessary to perform assigned job duties. While accessing such data, the employee must take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access by individuals without a work-related need. Once the work-related purpose has been met, private data must be properly secured and stored in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.
  
  

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the Benton County Jail and other facilities involved with the transport of inmates.
• Normal hearing and correctable vision required.
• Must possess physical strength and the ability to restrain and control persons, and the ability to physically defend oneself.
• This position requires the ability to lift or assist in lifting injured persons.
• Duties can include a prolonged period of standing or walking.
• Moderate likelihood of contact with bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and other potential infectious materials.
• Moderate likelihood of verbal abuse and violence exposure from hostile and angry inmates.
• This position is exposed to mental effort and stress.
• This position frequently performs work under moderate attention to detail and deadlines.
• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to adverse or inclement weather while traveling or transporting individuals.
  
  

Hours of Work

• Schedule to fit a 24-hour/day, 7 days/week demand.
  
  

Equipment Utilized

• Office equipment, computer hardware and software, corrections equipment and tools, department transport vehicles, medical care equipment, and phones.
  
  

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

This is an intermittent position with the Benton County Sheriff's Office within the jail. Work hours are not guaranteed and may vary based on department needs. Do you acknowledge this and confirm your availability to work on an as-needed, flexible schedule? Applicants who select “No” will be automatically disqualified from further consideration, as availability for intermittent work is a job requirement.

• Yes, I acknowledge this is an intermittent position and confirm my availability for intermittent work.
• No, I do not acknowledge or am not available for intermittent work. (Disqualifying Response)
  
  

02

I understand that I must thoroughly complete all my answers with regard to education, experience, certificates, and licenses, and the supplemental questions sections of my application. I must support the information I have included in my online application. I also affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the term "full-time" references a 40-hour work week. I understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I also understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitment with Benton County for up to three years. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score, which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand
• No
  
  

03

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN RESPONDING TO THE QUESTIONS: One year of full-time experience equals 2,080 hours, or 40 hours per week. Part-time hours must be prorated; for instance, two years working 20 hours per week equals one year of full-time experience. Select "Yes" below if you have read and understand this.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand
• No
  
  

04

A "Valid" driver's license is required for this position. Do you possess a "Valid" MN driver's license or are you eligible to obtain such a license upon offer of employment?

• Yes, I possess a "Valid" MN driver's license
• Yes, I possess a "Valid" Out-of-State (Non-MN) driver's license, but would be eligible to obtain a MN driver's license upon offer of employment
• No, I do not possess a "Valid" driver's license
  
  

05

This position requires a criminal background check. If selected as the final candidate, do you consent to the background investigations related to this position?

• Yes, I consent
• No
  
  

06

Appearance Policy: Please note, Benton County maintains a Personal Appearance Standard policy which prohibits the display of body piercings (except for one earring) or body alterations while on duty in the proper uniform of the season. The policy also prohibits the display of tattoos on the ears, head, face or neck or tattoos which are deemed offensive by the Sheriff. Can you comply with this requirement?

• Yes, I can comply with this requirement.
• No
  
  

07

Please indicate which of the following minimum requirements you meet. All listed requirements must be met to qualify for this position. (Be sure to check ‘High School Diploma or equivalent (GED),’ even if you have completed higher education.)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED
• Female
• Male
  
  

08

Which best describes the highest level of education you have fully completed? (Education must be clearly listed in your online application.) Please read carefully before selecting an option: If you have not completed a college degree but hold a High School Diploma or GED, select “High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)” in Question #7 and “None of the Above” in Question #8. Select the highest level of education you have fully completed, not the level you are currently pursuing.

• One-Year Post-Secondary Training
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• None of the above
  
  

09

If you have not yet fully completed your college degree: Please explain below. Include the name of the degree(s) you are pursuing, your area(s) of study, the institution you are attending, and your expected graduation date. If you have completed a college degree: Please specify the degree(s) you earned, the area(s) of study, and the name of the college or university where you received each degree.

10

Training & Certification Requirement at six months of hire: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain, within six (6) months of hire, the following certifications: PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act), Use of Force, and Portal’s Training. These certifications must then be maintained annually as a condition of employment. Do you currently hold these certifications, or are you able to obtain and maintain them within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes – I currently hold these certifications or am able to obtain and maintain them within the required timeframe.
• No – I do not currently hold these certifications and/or am unable to obtain and maintain them as required.
  
  

11

If you answered "Yes," please list which certifications you currently hold, including the issuing organization and expiration date(s). If you answered “No,” please explain the reason(s) you would not be able to obtain or maintain these certifications. If not applicable, enter “N/A.”

12

Training & Certification Requirement at one year of hire: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification within one year of hire, including training, proficiency testing, and renewal every two years. Do you currently hold this certification, or are you able to obtain and maintain it as a condition of employment?

• Yes – I currently hold this certification or am able to obtain/maintain it within the required timeframe.
• No – I do not currently hold this certification and/or am unable to obtain/maintain it as required.
  
  

13

If you answered “Yes,” Please list any current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications you hold, including the issuing organization and expiration date. If you answered “No,” please explain the reason(s) you would not be able to obtain or maintain this certification. If not applicable, enter “N/A.”

14

Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony for which a jail sentence was or could have been imposed? You must report all convictions unless the conviction was annulled, expunged, purged, or pardoned. Conviction will not necessarily disqualify you for employment. Do not include petty misdemeanors.

• Yes
• No
  
  

15

If you answered “Yes,” please provide additional details about the conviction(s), including the type of offense (misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony), the date of the conviction(s), jurisdiction (city, county, and state), any sentence imposed, and any relevant circumstances or explanations you wish to provide regarding the conviction(s). Note: Providing this information will help us assess your application fairly. A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. If you have no convictions to report, please enter “None.”

16

How many years of related work experience do you have in providing transportation for inmates, mentally ill persons, and juveniles to and from court, medical, counseling, and other correctional/holding facilities?

• No relevant work experience
• 1 month to less than 1.5 years of related work experience
• 1.5 to less than 2.5 years of related work experience
• 2.5 to less than 5 years of related work experience
• 5 or more years of related work experience
  
  

17

Transportation Experience: Please describe your related work experience providing transportation for inmates, mentally ill persons, and juveniles. Include the types of transports you conducted (e.g., court, medical, counseling, or other correctional/holding facilities), the safety or security protocols you followed, and any specialized training you received. If you do not have any relevant work experience, please enter “None.”

18

Do you have experience working and/or are you willing to work at all times of the day, night, evenings, and weekends?

• Yes
• No
  
  

19

Work Schedule Availability: Please indicate your availability to work all shifts (day, evening, night, or weekends). If you are able and willing to work all shifts, you may briefly confirm this. If you are not able or willing to work all shifts, please indicate the specific days and times you are available and note any scheduling restrictions or limitations.

20

Do you have the willingness and ability to drive in less than ideal weather (ie. winter/summer storms, low light, non-interstate, heavy traffic)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

21

Driving in Challenging Conditions: Please describe your experience or ability to drive in less-than-ideal conditions (e.g., winter or summer storms, low light, non-interstate roads, or heavy traffic). If you answered “Yes,” you may include relevant experience or training that prepared you to handle these conditions. If you answered “No,” please explain any limitations or circumstances that affect your ability or willingness to drive in these situations.

22

How many years of related work experience do you have working in a position that required you to operate independently and without direct supervision?

• No relevant work experience
• 1 month to less than 1 year of related work experience
• 1 to less than 3 years of related work experience
• 3 to less than 5 years of related work experience
• 5 or more years of related work experience
  
  

23

Independent Work Experience: Please describe your experience in positions where you were required to operate independently and without direct supervision. Include the types of duties you performed, your responsibilities, and any strategies or training that helped you succeed in this environment. If you do not have any relevant work experience, please enter “None.”

24

How many years of full-time related work experience do you have working in a position where you faced complex or potentially violent situations in which you used independent discretion and judgement?

• No relevant work experience
• 1 month to less than 1 year of related work experience
• 1 to less than 3 years of related work experience
• 3 to less than 5 years of related work experience
• 5 or more years of related work experience
  
  

25

Experience Details: Please describe your experience in positions where you faced complex or potentially violent situations requiring independent discretion and judgment. Include specific examples of the types of situations you handled, your role or responsibilities, and any training or strategies you used to manage these situations effectively. If you do not have any relevant work experience, please enter “None.”

26

How many years of full-time related work experience do you have in a detention setting?

• No relevant work experience
• 1 month to less than 1 year of related work experience
• 1 to less than 3 years of related work experience
• 3 to less than 5 years of related work experience
• 5 or more years of related work experience
  
  

27

Detention Experience Details: Please describe your work experience in detention settings. Include the types of duties you performed, your responsibilities, the population you worked with, and any relevant training or certifications. If you do not have any relevant experience in a detention setting, please enter “None.”

28

How many driving violations have you had in the previous 10 years?

• Zero driving violations
• 1 to 2 driving violations
• 3 to 5 driving violations
• 6 or more driving violations
  
  

29

Driving Violations: If you have had any driving violations in the past 10 years, please provide details, including the type of violation, the date it occurred, the jurisdiction, and any relevant context or explanation. If you have had no driving violations, please enter “None.”

30

How many motor vehicle accidents have you been involved in over the previous 10 years.

• Zero motor vehicle accidents
• 1 to 3 motor vehicle accidents
• 3 to 5 motor vehicle accidents
• 6 or more motor vehicle accidents
  
  

31

Motor Vehicle Accidents: If you have been involved in any motor vehicle accidents in the past 10 years, please provide details, including the date of each accident, the circumstances, and any relevant context or explanation. If you have not been involved in any accidents, please enter “None.”

32

This position requires the scheduling of shifts that fit the 24-hour a day/7 days a week demand of the Benton County Jail. Do you have the ability to accept calls at all times of the day, night, evenings, and weekends?

• Yes
• No
  
  

33

(PREA Required Question) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institutions?

• Yes
• No
  
  

34

(PREA Required Question) Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No
  
  

35

(PREA Required Question) Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any of the activities described in the above paragraphs?

• Yes
• No
  
  

36

REMINDER Have you attached copies of the following documents to this application: Resume, References, and unofficial college transcript(s)? Please note that the experience and knowledge mentioned in all of the above questions MUST be reflected in the online application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

37

Are you a U.S. Veteran, and are you applying for Veterans' Preference? Note: Eligibility for Veterans’ Preference requires meeting specific criteria and submitting the appropriate documentation. See the following question for details.

• Yes, I am a Veteran, and I am applying for Veterans' Preference
• Yes, I am a Veteran, but I am not applying for Veterans' Preference
• No, I am not a Veteran
  
  

38

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference points are awarded to qualified Veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled Veterans and are added to the exam results. Points are awarded subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled Veterans must also supply a Summary of Benefits Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the Veteran's DD214, and a Summary of Benefits Letter from the USDVAFL or death certificate. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. ON THE POSTED CLOSING DATE. Are you applying for Veterans' preference points?

• NO
• YES - a Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge - see MN Stat 197.447
• YES - a Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service-connected disability.
• YES - spouse of a Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service-connected disability (the Veteran must also be qualified to apply for the position, but their service-connected disability restricts them from applying for or performing the job duties).
• YES - spouse of a deceased Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days, received an honorable discharge, and had a service-connected disability.
• Required Question