Part Time Transportation Officer - As needed

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in rehabilitation as a Transportation Officer, where you will be responsible for the safe transport of detainees. This role requires physical and mental resilience, and offers a chance to contribute positively to community reentry services. Candidates should have a high school education, experience in law enforcement, and the ability to manage stress effectively.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee benefits focused on wellbeing

Opportunities for overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years in a related field.
• Ability to work under stress and handle physical demands.
• Experience dealing with prisoners or in law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Securely transporting detainees and maintaining vehicle safety.
• Conducting vehicle inspections and managing paperwork.
• Reporting any incidents or violations immediately.

Skills

Gestion du stress

Compétences informatiques

Respect

Education

Diplôme de niveau secondaire ou équivalent

Formation en droit ou en correction

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those who strive to do their best. Join our family and receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides comprehensive solutions for government partners worldwide, including correctional and community reentry services. From developing state-of-the-art facilities to managing and providing evidence-based rehabilitation, GEO offers diversified, cost-effective services that improve outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe work is about inspiring and motivating to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits are key to making GEO a great place to work. We focus on physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, offering comprehensive benefits and competitive wages.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Transportation Officer is responsible for securely transporting detainees and ensuring vehicles are safe and well-maintained.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Provide written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) and report safety defects.
• Ensure all permits and licenses are valid before trips and notify management of issues.
• Verify safety equipment is in place before trips and report problems.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and submit reports as per policies.
• Ensure detainees are secured during transport and paperwork is properly obtained and documented.
• Follow all safety laws, policies, and procedures during transportation.
• Report accidents immediately with detailed information.
• Manage vehicle servicing and pickups.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and applicable state employment requisites.
• At least three (3) years of experience handling prisoners or as a law enforcement, corrections, detention, or military police officer.
• Minimum age of twenty-one (21) years.
• U.S. citizenship and a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• 80 hours of certified driver’s training from an approved provider.
• 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 years.
• Pass company and DOT drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to work overtime and extended travel with overnight stays.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress, work up to 16 hours, and report on time.
• Physical alertness and maturity to command respect among inmates, detainees, and staff.
• Computer skills relevant to department software.
• Possibility to obtain a USDOT medical examiner certificate after hire.