Benefits of Employment

Insurance:  Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life and an Employee Assistance Program.  Supplemental Life may be purchased at group rates.

Paid Time Off:  Twelve (12) holidays, vacation time (after 6 months) of three (3) weeks per year for the first eight (8) years of service, and sick time.

Retirement:  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.

Job Summary

The Transportation Officer acts as a courier for the building, satellite offices, and County partners delivering various items to the intended location. The Transportation Officer will also operate and post all mail for the Court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Transports juveniles to and from institutions, group homes, private placement, hospital, medical appointments and medical runs, and out of state institutions. 

Responsible for transporting and delivering mail to all Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division facilities, County buildings and the post office.

Responsible for medicine runs to pharmacies.

Transports Judges and other Court personnel to functions outside the Court.

Delivers administrative paperwork/documentation/notices as needed (e.g. to homes of employees).

Maintains trip logs accounting for mileage, time usage, and vehicle destination.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Has no direct supervisory responsibility for staff members.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment and office technology such as copy machines, personal computers and telephones; automobile.

Confidential Data

All court-related information regarding hearings, etc. that the employee may come in contact with by working in the facility.

Working Conditions

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, walks and stands.  Subject to large amounts of vehicle time.

Usual Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, to speak clearly, and to hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. This position is also subject to large amounts of vehicle time and must be able capable to pass the eye test to operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Working knowledge of vehicle operation and map reading; ability to work with troubled youth; must be familiar with security and safety measures pertaining to the transportation of youth. Prefer a current Chauffeur’s license.  This position may require overtime on short notice.  Full-time work hours will vary with work load.
 

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

AND

Two (2) years of driving experience.  Preferably two years experience working with youth or problematic adolescents.
 

Licensure or Certification Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license and continuously maintain automobile insurance in compliance with state law, with a driving record acceptable to the Court's current policies.

Any position which requires operating a motor vehicle as an essential duty of responsibility of the position will be subject to a driving record check through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Applicants are required to provide their driver license number upon request. Applicants who possess a driver’s license from a state other an Ohio, or those applicants who have possessed an out-of-state driver’s license at any time during the five years prior to review, must provide a certified copy of his or her out-of-state driving history for at least the five years prior to the review of the applicant’s driving qualifications.

Court Expectations of Employee

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures.  In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job, and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.
 

Court Mission Statement

To administer justice, rehabilitate juveniles, support and strengthen families, and promote public safety.
 

Application Procedure

Current Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division Employees:

• The deadline to apply is _3/18/25_.  
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings-internal to complete and submit the Job Posting Response Form to the Human Resources Division.
• The Job Posting Response form must be received in Human Resources by the job posting deadline for consideration as a candidate for the posted position.

External Applicants: 

• This position will remain posted until filled. 
• Please visit https://juvenilecourt.applicantstack.com/x/openings to view this posting and to complete and submit the Application for Employment. 

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