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Inmate Transport Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Correctional Officer

Effingham, SC · On-site

$44K - $57K/yr

... inmate programs, etc. * Issues supplies and mail to inmates as needed. * Assists medical staff with inmates and distributing medication. * If designated as Transportation Officer, will secure and ...

CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Jefferson, GA · On-site

$22.25 - $32.47/hr

CORRECTIONS OFFICER PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to provide ... May be responsible for inmate transportation. May be responsible for control room operation and ...

... Officers are properly scheduled to transport inmate and vehicles are ready and available. This position may perform the duties of the Transportation Officer when necessary. It also supervises the ...

... Officers are properly scheduled to transport inmate and vehicles are ready and available. This position may perform the duties of the Transportation Officer when necessary. It also supervises the ...

... inmate population information, performing routine well-being checks, serving meals, discharge, arranging court appearances, and transport to external facilities. Correctional Officers are responsible ...

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Glencoe, MN · On-site

$26.51 - $39.78/hr

... inmate population information, performing routine well-being checks, serving meals, discharge, arranging court appearances, and transport to external facilities. Correctional Officers are responsible ...

... Officers are properly scheduled to transport inmate and vehicles are ready and available. This position may perform the duties of the Transportation Officer when necessary. It also supervises the ...

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How much do inmate transport officer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for inmate transport officer in the United States is $24.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an inmate transport officer?

Inmate Transport Officers are law enforcement professionals responsible for safely and securely transporting inmates between correctional facilities, courts, hospitals, and other locations. Their duties include overseeing inmates during transit, ensuring security protocols are followed, and preventing escapes or incidents. They may also be responsible for handling paperwork and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies. Inmate Transport Officers are trained in restraint techniques, defensive tactics, and emergency procedures to manage a variety of situations. Their work is critical to maintaining public safety and the orderly operation of the justice system.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an inmate transport officer?

To thrive as an Inmate Transport Officer, you need a background in law enforcement or corrections, strong situational awareness, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often accompanied by specialized training or certification. Familiarity with security protocols, restraint devices, communication systems, and transport vehicles is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help officers effectively manage inmates and interact with various stakeholders. These skills are crucial to ensure the safety, security, and orderly conduct of inmate transfers both for the officers and the public.

What challenges do inmate transport officers face during prisoner transfers, and how are they addressed?

Inmate Transport Officers often encounter challenges such as unpredictable behavior from inmates, potential security threats, and the need to coordinate logistics across multiple jurisdictions. To address these, officers undergo specialized training in de-escalation techniques, situational awareness, and emergency response protocols. They also work closely with law enforcement agencies, follow strict chain-of-custody procedures, and use secure vehicles designed for safe transport. Regular communication and teamwork are essential to manage risks and ensure the safety of both inmates and officers.

What is the difference between Inmate Transport Officer vs Correctional Officer?

AspectInmate Transport OfficerCorrectional Officer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, background check, sometimes security trainingHigh school diploma, correctional training, background check
Work EnvironmentTransport vehicles, courts, detention facilitiesPrison facilities, security posts
Employer & IndustryLaw enforcement agencies, detention centersPrison facilities, detention centers

While both roles involve working within the criminal justice system, Inmate Transport Officers primarily focus on safely transporting inmates between facilities or to court, whereas Correctional Officers oversee inmate security within correctional facilities. The credentials, work environment, and employer types overlap significantly, but their daily duties and settings differ.

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Infographic showing various Inmate Transport Officer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,907 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Hospital Safety Officer - Inmate Monitoring

Lawrenceville, GA • On-site

$24 - $25/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 23 hours ago


Job description

Hospital Safety Officer, Inmate Monitoring UnitOrganization

Valor Protection Safety Agency

Position Type

Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available

Compensation

$24.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience, certifications, professionalism, scheduling availability, and operational performance.

Reports To

Hospital Safety Supervisor

Position Overview

The Hospital Safety Officer assigned to the Inmate Monitoring Unit is responsible for maintaining the safety, accountability, observation, and controlled oversight of incarcerated or detained individuals receiving treatment within hospital and medical environments. Officers are expected to be on-call during their available hours if not already deployed, operate with advanced professionalism, emotional intelligence, situational awareness, and disciplined judgment while supporting safe hospital operations and preserving the dignity and security of all involved parties.

This position serves as a critical public safety function within high liability and medically sensitive environments. Officers will work closely with healthcare professionals, detention personnel, law enforcement agencies, hospital administration, and emergency response personnel to ensure operational stability, inmate accountability, staff safety, and immediate response readiness.

Hospital Safety Officers are expected to maintain a calm, composed, and command level presence while operating under Valor Protection Safety Agency’s standards of excellence, integrity, professionalism, dependability, accountability, and elite service delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain continuous observation and monitoring of inmates receiving treatment within hospitals, emergency departments, trauma units, behavioral health units, medical surgical floors, or specialized care environments.

Ensure inmates remain properly secured, accounted for, and compliant with all operational procedures and safety protocols.

Monitor inmate movement during medical treatment, transportation transitions, restroom usage, imaging procedures, testing, admissions, discharge processes, and room transfers.

Maintain heightened situational awareness regarding entrances, exits, elevators, stairwells, blind spots, unauthorized visitors, suspicious behavior, and potential escape risks.

Immediately identify, assess, document, and report safety concerns, behavioral escalations, contraband concerns, escape indicators, threats, disturbances, or operational irregularities.

Respond professionally and appropriately to aggressive behavior, emotional disturbances, medical emergencies, security threats, unauthorized access attempts, or disruptive incidents.

Support healthcare personnel by helping maintain a safe and controlled treatment environment without interfering with medical operations or patient care responsibilities.

Maintain professional communication and coordination with hospital administration, nurses, physicians, detention personnel, correctional staff, law enforcement agencies, and agency leadership.

Complete detailed, accurate, and professional incident reports, activity logs, observation notes, shift summaries, and operational documentation.

Preserve confidentiality and maintain HIPAA awareness while operating within healthcare environments.

Demonstrate professionalism, restraint, discipline, and emotional control during high stress or rapidly evolving situations.

Maintain compliance with agency standards regarding appearance, grooming, punctuality, professionalism, report writing, communication, and operational conduct.

Participate in mandatory training, emergency preparedness exercises, scenario based development, and continuing education initiatives.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

Minimum age of 21 years old preferred.

Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Ability to pass criminal background investigation and drug screening.

Ability to legally work within the United States.

Strong written communication and report writing capability.

Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to maintain composure and professional judgment during stressful, traumatic, or emotionally charged situations.

Ability to stand, walk, observe, and remain alert for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in corrections, detention operations, hospital security, law enforcement, military service, behavioral health security, emergency response, or private security operations preferred.

CPR, First Aid, or Basic Life Support certification preferred.

Prior experience operating within hospitals, healthcare systems, detention facilities, or high liability public safety environments preferred.

De escalation, crisis intervention, defensive tactics, or trauma informed engagement training preferred.

Core Performance Standards

Officers assigned to the Hospital Safety Officer Unit are expected to consistently demonstrate:

Professionalism and command presence.

Advanced situational awareness.

Dependability and accountability.

Strong observation and documentation skills.

Controlled decision making under pressure.

Professional communication and conflict resolution capability.

Integrity and ethical conduct.

Emotional intelligence and disciplined restraint.

Commitment to operational excellence and public safety.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout assigned shifts.

Ability to work overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules as operationally required.

Ability to rapidly respond to emergencies or security incidents.

Ability to safely escort, reposition, or assist individuals when operationally necessary and legally appropriate.

Ability to operate effectively within active medical and healthcare environments for prolonged periods.

Key Performance Indicators

Incident response effectiveness.

Observation and inmate accountability consistency.

Report writing accuracy and timeliness.

Attendance, punctuality, and shift reliability.

Professionalism and communication standards.

Compliance with agency and hospital procedures.

De escalation effectiveness and operational judgment.

Reduction of safety incidents, operational disruptions, and policy violations.

Organizational Alignment

Valor Protection Safety Agency believes safety and protection are rooted in service, professionalism, discipline, compassion, and accountability. Hospital Safety Officers assigned to the Inmate Monitoring Unit serve in one of the agency’s most sensitive and high responsibility divisions. Officers are expected to protect lives, support healthcare operations, maintain operational stability, and represent the agency with excellence, integrity, and professionalism at all times.

Requirements

On Call/Flexible Hours