P/T SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in Durham, NC seeks a dedicated transport officer to securely move detainees between destinations. You will ensure vehicle safety and compliance, track hours, and collaborate with management to resolve issues during operations.

The role requires a CDL (preferred) or ability to obtain it within 6 months, plus at least 3 years of law enforcement or detention experience and a strong work ethic under stress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; state requisites for employment; 21+ years old.
• Three years of law enforcement or prisoner handling/detention experience.
• Two years of driving experience in transportation.
• Approved training program and certification in Corrections/Law Enforcement/Military.
• CDL license or permit preferred; must obtain CDL within 6 months of hire.
• Clean driving record for past 3 years; pass background checks and DOT drug/alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Transit detainees securely between destinations and maintain safe, properly maintained vehicles.
• Assist management in resolving unique or unexpected transportation problems.
• Review vehicle inspection reports and develop summaries for Transportation management.
• Ensure all permits and licenses for vehicles are up to date.
• Verify safety equipment before trips and report issues to Transportation management.
• Track DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.
• Participate in interviewing and screening of Transport Officers.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork and reports are submitted per policies.
• Meet or exceed safety measures (PBNDS/FBNDS) during transportation.

Skills

CDL license

Driving experience

Leadership

Stamina under stress

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State employment requisites

Corrections/Law enforcement training

CDL certification (preferred)

Job description

Benefits Information

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 be responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained. Your tasks include:

• Assisting management when unique or unexpected problems arise while transporting detainees (help develop effective and efficient solutions).
• Reviewing all vehicle inspection reports, developing summaries for Transportation management.
• Ensuring that all permits and licenses for assigned vehicles are in order.
• Ensuring vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip and notifying the Transportation management if there are problems.
• Properly tracking DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.
• Participating in interviewing and screening of applicant Transport Officers.
• Reviewing all necessary paperwork, ensuring that all reports are turned into the Transportation management according to described policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Possession of applicable state requisites for employment. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer with Arrest Authority; or a minimum of three (3) years of Prisoner Handling and detention experience as a Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer. Previous Experience may be credited toward meeting the mandatory experience.
• Two (2) years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• 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.
• CDL driver's license or CDL permit preferred, must obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire
• A current driver’s license with no preventable accidents, suspensions for driving convictions, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or more than two (2) moving violations on any type of vehicle for the past three (3) years required.
• Passing a company and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to work overtime frequently.Ability to travel extended periods of time with frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24-hour period
• Must be mature, flexible, and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation.
• Willing and able to travel for extended periods of time on short notice.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Aside from driving automatic equipment vehicles, you should also be able to:

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. (sometimes more)
• Reach above shoulder level.
• Work with machinery.
• Bend, stoop, climb, walk, stand, sit, and work in extreme temperatures.

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