Part Time Transportation Officer - As needed

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Colorado; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rehabilitation and community reentry services is hiring a Transportation Officer. This role involves the secure transport of detainees, conducting safety checks on vehicles, and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations. Ideal candidates should possess specific experience and certifications, ensuring safety and efficiency in all transport operations.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Military Police Officer.
• Possession of state licenses and certifications required.
• Ability to work physically demanding hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle inspections and ensure safety during transport.
• Complete necessary paperwork related to detainee transport.
• Adhere to safety measures and protocols during operations.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Emergency Response

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 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 Transportation Officer is responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections of all vehicles operated.
• Provides written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) at the end of each trip or shift and reports all potential safety defects to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensures all permits and licenses are in order before starting a trip and notifies the Transportation Manager if issues arise.
• Checks that vehicles have necessary safety equipment before trips and reports any problems.
• Completes all paperwork and reports accurately and ensures they are submitted according to policies and procedures.
• Ensures detainees are properly secured during transport and all paperwork related to detainee transfer is complete and accurate.
• Follows all safety measures and applicable laws during transportation.
• Contacts safety authorities and facility management immediately in case of an accident, providing detailed verbal and written reports.
• Delivers vehicles for servicing and retrieves them when ready.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; possession of applicable state requisites.
• Three (3) years’ experience handling prisoners as a Law Enforcement Officer, Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer.
• At least twenty-one (21) years old.
• U.S. citizen with a valid driver license.
• Eighty (80) hours of verified and certified driver’s training.
• State Firearms License and State Security Guard License.
• Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Clean driving record with no preventable accidents or suspensions in the past three years.
• Passes company and DOT drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to work overtime, travel extended periods, and handle physical and mental stress.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within 24 hours.
• Ability to work with computers and software used by the department.