Part Time Sr. Transportation Officer - As needed

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in correctional services seeks a Senior Transportation Officer in Pierre, SD. This role involves securely transporting detainees and ensuring vehicle safety. Ideal candidates will have law enforcement experience, leadership skills, and the ability to handle high-stress situations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen.
• Three years of law enforcement-related experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Clean driving record and pass drug/alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Transport detainees securely and maintain vehicle safety.
• Assist management in resolving unexpected issues during transport.
• Ensure all permits and licenses for vehicles are current.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completed training program in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those who 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 Senior Transportation Officer serves as a lead worker assigned by the Assistant Director, Transportation in high-risk operations and high-profile federal government transportation contracts. The position requires a CDL Class B with a ('P') passenger endorsement. It involves securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that vehicles used are safe and properly maintained. Additionally, this role supports management in resolving unexpected issues efficiently.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist management when unexpected problems arise during detainee transportation, developing effective solutions.
• Review vehicle inspection reports, develop summaries, and note common issues, suggesting solutions as needed.
• Ensure all permits and licenses for assigned vehicles are current.
• Verify safety equipment before trips and notify management of any issues.
• Accurately track DOT HOS using Electronic Logging Devices.
• Assist with interviewing and screening Transport Officer applicants, if required.
• Review all relevant paperwork and reports thoroughly and submit according to policies.
• Ensure all transportation missions meet or exceed safety standards per PBNDS/FBNDS guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; applicable state employment requisites.
• At least 21 years old.
• U.S. citizen with a valid driver’s license.
• Three years of law enforcement-related experience, including two years in a supervisory role or completion of GEO's Supervision Training Course (certificate required).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• State Firearms License and State Security Guard License.
• Completed an approved training program in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military with certification.
• Clean driving record with no preventable accidents or suspensions for the past three years, and no DWI/DUI or more than two moving violations.
• Pass a company and DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to work overtime and travel extensively, including overnight stays.
• Able to handle physical and mental stress, and work extended hours up to 16 within 24 hours.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Physically alert and able to pass a background check.
• Proficient with computers and relevant software.
• May need to obtain a USDOT medical examiner certificate ('medical card') after hire.