ASST. TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in Aurora, CO, seeks a Transportation Officer Supervisor to ensure proper scheduling of Transportation Officers and readiness of vehicles for detainee transport. The role may involve performing the officer duties when needed.

You will train Transportation Officers, monitor daily operations, review vehicle maintenance, and ensure DOT hours of service and inspections are met. A valid weapon license and guard card are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; state requirements met.
• Minimum of 1 year transportation experience.
• Valid weapons permit and guard card.
• Valid driver's license with ability to obtain CDL-Passenger within 90 days.
• State firearms license (9mm).
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service and vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Transportation Officers work assignments.
• Monitor Transportation Officers during prep, departure, and return to ensure care and custody of detainees.
• Ensure and review maintenance of all assigned vehicles.
• Respond, investigate, and prepare reports on any accidents by Transportation Officers.
• Transport detainees in case of emergency or lack of Transportation/Perimeter Officers.
• Ensure Transportation Officers' semi-annual weapons qualifications are current.
• Maintain documentation and supports record with monthly billings.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Problem-solving

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DOT compliance software

Job description

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) 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

Role and Responsibilities:

You will ensure that Transportation Officers are properly scheduled to transport inmates and vehicles are ready and available. Please note that you may perform the duties of the Transportation Officer when necessary. Your functions will include to:

• Assist Transportation Supervisor or Manager in the training of Transportation Officers.
• Schedule Transportation Officers work assignments.
• Monitor the Transportation Officers during the preparation, leaving, and returning from the facility to ensure the care and custody of detainees.
• Ensure and review maintenance of all assigned vehicles.
• Respond, investigate, and prepare reports on any accidents by assigned Transportation Officers.
• Transport detainees in case of emergency or lack of Transportation/Perimeter Officers.
• Ensure Transportation Officers semi-annual weapons qualifications are current.
• Ensure all Mission Trackers are complete and accurate.
• Maintain documentation and supports record with monthly billings.
• Maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) files.
• Maintain regulatory knowledge by attending at least 8 hours per year of transportation or regulatory topics related to transportation activities.

Qualifications

Competencies Required:

If you enjoy working with many different people, have a cooperative spirit, thrive in a challenging environment, and are comfortable using software for employee supervision, you could be the person we're looking for. Apply if you meet the following:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• One (1) year transportation experience.
• Must have a valid weapons permit AND guard card.
• Must have a valid Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement within ninety (90) days from appointment.
• Must possess a State Firearms License (9mm).
• 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, memorandum, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be a United States Citizen.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally: lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. and above, bend, stoop, climb, and work in extreme temperatures.
• Frequently: lift or carry up to 40 lbs.; push or pull up to 60 lbs., reach above shoulder level, drive automatic equipment vehicles, work with machinery, walk, stand, sit.

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