The primary duty of the Security Officer is to provide inmate security, however, the Security Officer will, if necessary dismount the Deputy's compartment in the trailer and aid the Driver, when the Superbus is being maneuvered into a narrow or congested area.
It is imperative that the Security Officer dismount and aid the Driver when backing. This vehicle shall not be backed without assistance from someone on the ground, acting as a guide.
The Security Officer shall make security checks of the outside and inside of the Superbus at every opportunity. The Security Officer is responsible for checking the interior of the vehicle for contraband and hiding inmates. He/She is also responsible for conducting an inspection of the exterior of the vehicle for damage. This search and inspection shall be conducted each time the vehicle is emptied of inmates.
The Security Officer shall be alert for unusual activity on the Superbus. The television monitor system is a tool to assist with the overall security and is not to be relied upon as the only method of viewing the interior of the Superbus. (Refer CSDM, 7-02/120.17 - Backing the Superbus).