Detention Transportation Operations Director

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc is seeking a Senior Director of Transportation in Texas to lead the detention transport program, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence across a large fleet and multiple facilities.

The role requires extensive fleet management, regulatory knowledge, and cross-agency coordination, with significant travel and a hands-on leadership approach to sustain 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transportation operations with 5+ years in director-level roles.
• 5+ years in detention, correctional, or law enforcement transport.
• Experience managing a 50+ vehicle fleet.
• Leadership of large teams (75+ personnel).
• Experience managing multi-state transportation operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of detention regulations and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for audit-ready reports.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee large-scale detention transport operations.
• Coordinate dispatch and transport to meet timelines.
• Develop fleet management policies and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA and detainee handling standards.
• Manage budgets and staffing for 24/7 operations.
• Lead safety, training, and fleet audits.

Skills

Fleet management

Detention transport

Budget management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Interagency coordination

Staffing planning

Safety programs

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and related experience

Tools

Fleetio

Samsara

Geotab

Verizon Connect

CAD systems

CMMS

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc is seeking a Senior Director of Transportation in Texas to lead the detention transport program, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence across a large fleet and multiple facilities.

The role requires extensive fleet management, regulatory knowledge, and cross-agency coordination, with significant travel and a hands-on leadership approach to sustain 24/7 operations.