Transport Officers

This position provides valuable hands-on experience in corrections and law enforcement. Learn about daily jail operations, secure transports, and court procedures while building a strong foundation for a career in public safety. Competitive pay and benefits.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until all positions are filled. The first review of applications will take place after June 19, 2026.

This position starts at $24.47/hour (DOQ) with advancement up to $32.47/hour.

On-call Pay!  On call pay starts at $2.75/hour. Required to work a minimum of four 12-hour on-call shifts per month, scheduled either from 4:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. Availability for holidays, weekends, and overnight shifts is required. 

Characteristics of the Class:
Under close supervision of the Jail Administrator, an employee in this class performs law enforcement work including ancillary County Jail functions.  Responsible for transporting inmates. Performs related work as required. This work may involve an element of personal danger.

Examples of Duties:
Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples listed in their relative order of importance include all duties that may be found in positions in this class.
* Transports prisoners to and from court hearings, to medical and other facilities as necessary.
* Cleans transport vehicles.
* Receives training in applicable laws and ordinances and in law enforcement principles and procedures as they relate to the duties of the Transport Officer.
* Prepares reports as needed.
* Staffing magnetometer and perform security functions as assigned.
* Any other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Any combination of training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For Pre-Employment:
* Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
* A valid driver's license and the ability to drive an automobile safely and efficiently.
* Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
* Ability to exhibit mature judgment and imagination.
* Ability to defend self and others in instances of personal danger.
* Ability to deal with prisoners and the public with tact and impartiality.
* Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, law enforcement, other agencies, and the public.
* Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
* Must pass a personal background investigation. 

For the complete job classification, including ADA requirements, or to request a copy of the benefit statement for this position, please email WinonaCountyHR@winonacounty.gov.