P/T SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is hiring for a Transport Officer responsible for securely moving detainees and maintaining safety standards for vehicles and equipment. The role requires leadership, a clean driving record, and the ability to work long hours, travel, and adapt to demanding schedules.

Candidates should have 3+ years in law enforcement or corrections, with at least 2 years driving experience, and may need a CDL within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required and state employment requisites must be met.
• At least 3 years in law enforcement with arrest authority or 3 years in corrections/detention; prior experience may count toward requirements.
• Minimum 2 years driving in a transportation role; CDL is preferred and must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and completion of approved training in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Must have a current driver's license with clean record and pass DOT drug/alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Securely transport detainees between destinations and ensure vehicles are safe and well-maintained.
• Review vehicle inspection reports and summarize findings for Transportation management.
• Ensure all permits, licenses, and safety equipment are in order prior to trips.
• Maintain DOT HOS via Electronic Logging Devices and report any issues to management.
• Participate in interviewing and screening of Transport Officers and process related paperwork.

Skills

Leadership

Overtime availability

Travel willingness

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Corrections/Law enforcement training

Tools

CDL

Job description

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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.

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.

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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