Transportation Sergeant

The GEO Group, Inc.; Colombia; Presencial; COP 140.585.000 - 234.309.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Descripción de la vacante

The Transportation Sergeant at The GEO Group, Inc. supervises transportation operations and personnel, ensuring detainees are transported safely and vehicles are ready. The role may involve acting as Transportation Officer when needed and supporting the Transportation Supervisor or Manager in their absence.

Responsibilities include scheduling officers, monitoring operations, and maintaining regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance with DOT requirements and company standards.

Formación

• Must meet all Transportation Officer qualifications.
• One (1) year transportation experience.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements for Hours of Service and Vehicle inspections.
• Ability to write reports, memorandums, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Effective personnel interaction, communication skills, and problem-solving techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise transportation operations and personnel.
• Schedule Transportation Officers work assignments.
• Monitor care and custody of detainees during departures and returns.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and timely repairs.
• Maintain DOT files and regulatory knowledge.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Staff training

Report writing

DOT knowledge

Scheduling

Coordination

Educación

Corrections/Law Enforcement/Military certification

State Firearms License

State Security Guard License

Descripción del empleo

Benefits Information

This job posting is anticipated to remain open until August 24th, 2026.

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Transportation Sergeant assists in supervising the facility’s transportation operations and personnel. It helps to ensure that Transportation Officers are properly scheduled to transport detainees and vehicles are ready and available. This position may perform the duties of the Transportation Officer when necessary. It also supervises the operations and personnel in the absence of the Transportation Supervisor or Manager.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Transportation Sergeant assists Transportation Supervisor or Manager in the training of Transportation Officers on the policies and procedures related to transportation of detainees.
• Schedules Transportation Officers work assignments.
• The Transportation Sergeant monitors the Transportation Officers during the preparation leaving and returning from the facility to ensure the care and custody of detainees is maintained as per the organizational and contract requirements. Reports any problems to management for proper resolution.
• Ensures that maintenance services schedules and repairs of all assigned vehicles. Ensures that all defects identified by the Transportation Officer or an inspector are promptly repaired. Reviews maintenance and repair work and newly purchased vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance to company standards.
• The Transportation Sergeant responds, investigates, and prepares reports on any accidents by assigned Transportation Officers.
• Transports detainees in the event of emergencies or lack of Transportation/Perimeter Officer availability.
• The Transportation Sergeant issues orders for vehicle departures specified times and according to posted schedules.
• Ensures Transportation Officers semi-annual weapons qualifications are current.
• The Assistant Transportation Supervisor ensures all Mission Trackers are complete and accurate. Maintains documentation and supports records with monthly billings.
• Maintains Department of Transportation (DOT) files.
• The Assistant Transportation Supervisor maintains regulatory knowledge by attending at least eight hours per year of transportation or regulatory topics related to transportation activities. Creates networks with transportation authorities to ensure the facility is knowledgeable on transportation activities.
• May perform the duties of the Transportation Supervisor or Manager in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must meet all of the Transportation Officer qualifications.
• One (1) year transportation experience.
• Valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must possess a State Firearms License, if state required.
• Must possess a State Security Guard License, if state required.
• Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Knowledge of DOT requirements for Hours of Service and Vehicle inspections.
• Ability to set standards and procedures to establish satisfactory levels of performance, quality, and productivity.
• Ability to coordinate the demands of the transportation operations.
• Effective personnel interaction, communication skills, and problem-solving techniques.
• Sound and effective leadership skills
• Ability to effectively train staff.
• Ability to write reports, memorandums, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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