AIR OFFICER-IN-CHARGE

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The GEO Group in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an Air Officer-in-Charge to supervise Flight Security Officers for charter aircraft services and ensure security for noncitizens, crew, and aircraft. You will lead policy training, enforce procedures, and coordinate security measures across operations.

Key responsibilities include training staff, monitoring passenger handling, and preparing incident reports, with flexibility to perform Flight Security duties and assist with perimeter security as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen residing in the US and able to obtain visas/entry requirements.
• Ability to write reports, memos, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Proven leadership and training ability in security operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Flight Security Officers for charter aircraft services.
• Monitor loading/unloading of noncitizens and passengers with care per contract requirements.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports.
• Ensure completion of all required training and checklists.
• Perform Flight Security Officer duties as needed and assist with perimeter security.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Training staff

Operations coordination

Bilingual Spanish

Travel readiness

Punctuality

Background checks

Job description

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

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

The compensation and benefits information are 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

Benefits Information

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

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

The compensation and benefits information are 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 Air Officer-in-Charge assists in supervising and training the Flight Security Officers on providing charter aircraft services and is responsible for ensuring the general security and safety of all noncitizen and crew when on-board the aircraft. The security of all areas as required by the appropriate procedures and checklists must be always maintained.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Air Officer-in-Charge assists the Flight Manager in the training on the policies and procedures for the charter aircraft services as it relates to the transportation of noncitizen.
• Monitors the loading and unloading noncitizen onto and off the aircraft (including those handicapped and/or requiring special assistance) to ensure the care and custody of noncitizen is maintained as per the contract requirements. Reports any problems to management for proper resolution.
• Responds, investigates, and prepares incident reports.
• Ensures Air Detention Officers complete all required training.
• Provides Air Detention Officers guidance to address noted performance deficiencies or issues.
• Ensures all required checklists are properly completed.
• Performs the duties of the Flight Security Officer as needed.
• Assists with perimeter security as requested
• Reports all violations of orders.
• Gives the alarm in case of disorder or emergency.
• Reports unusual events that threaten the security of the aircraft or endangers life or property.
• Takes reasonable counteraction to save life and property or lessen danger to include intervening in physical altercations and de-escalating conflicts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet all of the Air Detention Officers qualifications.
• Must be a United States citizen residing in the U.S. and able to obtain visas and inoculations required to permit departure from and entry into the US and all scheduled destinations.
• Must possess a valid United States passport.
• 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, memorandum, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Must report to work exactly on time as scheduled.
• Must possess the physical stamina to work long irregular shifts, often extending beyond 8 to 12 hours due to flight delays, weather conditions or processing backlogs.
• Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written) preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime frequently.
• Ability to travel extended periods of time with frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to successfully complete all requiring training and certifications.
• Ability to pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation.