Overview
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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 role requires a CDL Class B with a ('P') passenger endorsement. The officer is responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that transportation vehicles are safe and well-maintained. Additionally, this position supports management in resolving unexpected issues effectively and efficiently.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist management when unexpected problems arise during detainee transportation, developing effective solutions.
- Review vehicle inspection reports, summarize findings for transportation management, and suggest improvements.
- Ensure all permits and licenses for assigned vehicles are current.
- Verify safety equipment is in place before trips and report issues to management.
- Maintain DOT HOS records using Electronic Logging Devices.
- Participate in interviewing and screening Transport Officer applicants as needed.
- Accurately review and complete all required paperwork and reports, submitting them per policies.
- Ensure all transportation missions adhere to PBNDS/FBNDS safety standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; applicable state employment requirements.
- At least 21 years old.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Valid U.S. 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).
- Proven leadership skills.
- State Firearms License.
- State Security Guard License.
- Completed an approved training program in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military with satisfactory certification.
- Clean driving record with no preventable accidents or suspensions for the past three years, and no DWI/DUI violations.
- Pass company and DOT drug and alcohol tests.
- Ability to work overtime and travel extensively, including overnight stays.
- Ability to handle physical and mental stress, work long hours, and be punctual.
- Physical alertness and capacity to work up to 16 hours within a 24-hour period.
- Mature, flexible, and capable of commanding respect from inmates/detainees and staff.
- Ability to pass background checks and obtain necessary medical certifications.
- Proficiency with computers and relevant software.
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