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Job Description
Secure Behavioral & Psychiatric Health Transport Officer Full-Time | South Florida Region | In-Person
Caring and Secure Transport is a Florida-based behavioral health transport company seeking Transport Officers to provide safe, dignified, and clinically informed transport for individuals experiencing behavioral and psychiatric health crises. This is not a standard transport role. Our Transport Officers function as front-line healthcare providers calm, skilled, and trained to support patients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Compensation & Schedule
Base pay: $17.00/hr
Standard schedule is 48 hours per week across 2 set days
The first 40 hours are paid at base rate; the remaining 8 hours are guaranteed overtime at time-and-a-half ($25.50/hr)
That guaranteed overtime structure brings annualized compensation to approximately $46,000/year
Additional overtime beyond the 48-hour schedule is available and compensated separately
Pay is shift-based -- you are compensated for your full time on shift, not per transport
What You'll Do
Conduct secure behavioral and psychiatric transports safely, professionally, and on schedule
Provide direct support to patients in crisis, using appropriate de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
Coordinate transport schedules and any changes in real time with dispatch and management
Complete all intake paperwork, client logbook entries, and transport documentation accurately
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness before and after every transport
Monitor traffic and route conditions to ensure timely arrivals
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, receiving facilities, and internal staff
Report any potentially dangerous or escalating situations immediately per company protocol
Follow all applicable state and federal regulations, including HIPAA
What We're Looking For
This role is best suited for someone with a background in emergency medical services, behavioral health, or a related clinical field who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team including overnight and 24-hour shifts.
Preferred credentials and experience:
EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, Mental Health Tech., Behavior Health Tech., Peer Support Specialist, CNA, Counselor, or Therapist.
CPI Blue Card or equivalent crisis prevention/intervention training
2 years working with behaviorally complex youth and/or adults
BLS and CPR certification
Experience in healthcare, emergency services, or law enforcement
Requirements
Valid Florida driver's license with clean driving record
Ability to pass a Level 2 background check and ACHA background screening
High school diploma or GED
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Ability to lift 50 lbs and meet physical demands of the role, including potential physical intervention situations
Passenger assistance and safety sensitivity awareness
Wheelchair procurement/transport capability
Strong judgment, problem-solving ability, and written/verbal communication skills
Availability for set weekly shifts including potential overnight and 24-hour assignments
You're a Strong Fit If You
Are genuinely drawn to working in the behavioral health space
Stay composed under pressure and adapt quickly in dynamic situations
Can work confidently solo or as part of a team
Transport long distances and/or over night.
Take documentation and compliance seriously
Understand that every transport represents a person in crisis who deserves professionalism and care
Company Description
Caring & Secure Transport is a growing behavioral and psychiatric health transport company serving Florida. We partner with hospital systems, government agencies, and community organizations to provide safe, dignified transport for clients navigating some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives, and every Transport Officer plays a direct role in that mission
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