Transportation Officer

Transportation Officer

Location

US-KS-New Century

ID

2025-3360

Category

Public Safety

Benefits Category

Full Time - Regular (Full Benefits)

Remote

No

Post End Date

11 / 20 / 2025

Salary Min

USD $21.01 / Hr.

Salary Max

USD $28.43 / Hr.

Organizational Unit

Corrections

Work Schedule

Tue - Sat : 1 : 45 PM - 10 : 15 PM

Driving Status

Primary (25% or more)

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

This posting will remain open until November 19, 2025. The final review of applications will be on November 20, 2025.

Job Description

Transportation Officers (TO's) interact with clients from various backgrounds with criminal records ranging from misdemeanor to felony convictions. Our population consists of high-risk offenders in need of substance abuse treatment, mental health services, employment / technical skills, education, and basic life skills. Our overriding objective is to establish a stable foundation for re-entry back into the community. The ARC consists of three components to meet the specific needs of the clients : Problem-Solving Bed, Work Release and Therapeutic Community. The Problem-Solving Bed component serves justice involved individuals who do not have steady housing and / or employment; the Work Release component serves county and state inmates transitioning back into the community from jail or prison; and the Therapeutic Community provides intensive substance abuse treatment for clients with extreme substance abuse issues. ARC has an open campus environment that is different than traditional correctional facilities because clients work in the community and reside at the ARC until their release.

TO's do not carry lethal or less-than-lethal weapons and do not physically engage clients / inmates unless it is for the purposes of self-defense or the defense of others. The ARC is a 24-hour operation and shift work, and overtime is required. As a TO, you will have the opportunity and responsibility to help shape behaviors and create lasting change in each client you interact with.

Working directly with clients is expected in order to :

Build healthy relationships, serve as a role-model for appropriate prosocial behavior and attitudes;

• Teach and model basic expectations and provide frequent positive reinforcement;
• Seek opportunities to teach new behaviors, coping skills, de-escalation techniques and emotion regulation; and

It takes a special and unique person to work in this environment. We are looking for :

The job is demanding and challenging at times, but it is also incredibly rewarding.

JOB DUTIES

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements :

High school diploma or its equivalent is required. Applicant must submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen prior to employment. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is also required. The starting wage for this position without experience will start at the minimum of the grade.

Preferred Qualifications :

One (1) year of relevant experience is preferred