Part Time Transportation Officer - As needed
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Part Time Transportation Officer - As needed
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Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that 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 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 ensures that all potential safety defects are reported to the Transportation Supervisor.
- Ensures that all permits and licenses are in order before beginning a trip. Notifies the Transportation Manager if there are problems before initiating a trip.
- Ensures that vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip. Notifies the Transportation Manager if there are problems before initiating a trip.
- Completes all necessary paperwork and reports accurately and thoroughly. Ensures that all reports are submitted according to policies and procedures.
- Ensures detainees are properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in transit. Obtains and completes all necessary paperwork when obtaining detainees and delivering them.
- Follows all safety measures and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures while transporting detainees.
- Immediately contacts safety authorities and facility management 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.
- Three (3) years’ experience handling prisoners or as a Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer.
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- U.S. citizen with a valid driver license.
- 80 hours of verified and certified 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.
- Clean driving record with no preventable accidents or suspensions for driving convictions in the past three years.
- Pass company and DOT drug and alcohol tests.
- Ability to work overtime, travel extended periods, and handle physical and mental stress.
- Reliable attendance and alertness during shifts, up to 16 hours within a 24-hour period.
- Ability to work with computers and software used by the department.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, Management
Industries: Security and Investigations