Hiring: DCS TRANSPORTATION OFFICER - 09152026-81023 Company: State of Tennessee Location: Chattanooga, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 09:55:53 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Required Skills: •Transports youth safely and securely in a state-owned vehicle to various locations (i.e., court, medical, etc) and may be responsible for transporting youth statewide or out-of-state by vehicle or commercial aircraft. Uses mechanical restraints (Delinquent Youth Only) during transport and may require driving a secure vehicle. •Explains to youth appropriate behavior expectations and ensures compliance. Encounters and corrects inappropriate youth behaviors that may involve aggression, trauma, self-harm, unruliness, runaway, etc. •Performs searches on youth and state-owned vehicles under prescribed techniques/procedures prior to and after any transport to detect contraband or other potentially harmful items. Provides constant supervision of youth unless directed otherwise. •Completes all required documentation such as transportation reports for all transports. Maintains mileage and maintenance logs according to procedure. Submits required monthly documentation to include mileage and transportation reports. •Manages Conflict Qualifications: •Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application •Be a citizen of the United States •Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment •Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation •Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority •Have no conviction for a felony •Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority •Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check •Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs. Compensation: •$4,057 - $5,078 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!