Part Time Transportation Officer - As needed

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a dedicated Transportation Officer to ensure the safe transport of detainees. The role involves vehicle inspections, maintaining safety protocols, and completing necessary paperwork. Candidates must have relevant experience and certifications, along with a commitment to safety and professionalism.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience handling prisoners or as a Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer.
• Must be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen with a valid driver's license.
• Completion of an approved training program in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.

Responsibilities

• Securely transport detainees between destinations.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and report safety defects.
• Ensure all permits and licenses are in order before starting a trip.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Physical Fitness

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 evidence-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 developing state-of-the-art facilities and providing 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 safety defects to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensures all permits and licenses are in order before starting a trip; reports issues to the Transportation Manager if any problems arise.
• Ensures vehicles have necessary safety equipment before trips; reports issues to the Transportation Manager if any problems are found.
• Completes all paperwork and reports accurately and thoroughly, submitting them according to policies and procedures.
• Ensures detainees are properly secured before departure and during transport, and that all necessary paperwork is obtained and complete.
• Follows all safety measures and legal requirements 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; valid state requisites for employment.
• At least three (3) years of experience handling prisoners or as a Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
• U.S. citizen with a valid U.S. driver license.
• Verified and certified 80 hours of driver's training from an approved provider.
• State Firearms License and State Security Guard License.
• Completion of an approved training program in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military, with certification.
• No preventable accidents, suspensions, DWI/DUI, or more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years.
• Pass company and DOT drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to work overtime and travel for extended periods, including overnight stays.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress, work up to 16 hours within a 24-hour period, and report to work punctually.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command respect, and possess a high tolerance for mental stress.
• Proficiency with computers and relevant software.
• May need to obtain a USDOT medical examiner certificate (