Program Manager, Detainee Transport Operations

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Affirmative action employer

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services LLC is seeking a seasoned Transport Operations Manager to oversee high-security detainee transport operations across Texas and neighboring regions, ensuring compliance and on-time performance.

You will manage a large fleet, coordinate with government agencies, and lead safety and regulatory adherence while maintaining strong stakeholder relations in a remote-work with travel setup.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive management experience in large-scale transport operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field preferred.
• Deep familiarity with detainee transport standards and DOT safety regulations.
• Ability to pass federal background checks and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day ground transport operations and route planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local detainee transport regulations.
• Manage fleet maintenance programs and vendor repair agreements.
• Oversee security protocols, custody procedures, and risk mitigation.
• Liaise with government contracting officers and facilities managers; deliver reports.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Operations Management

Business Administration

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Location : Texas – Statewide (Remote w/Travel)

Full-Time/Part-Time : Full-time

FLSA Status : Exempt/Salaried

Travel Requirement : Yes – 50%

Teleworking : Yes

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Position Overview : In this role, you will oversee and execute high-security government contract operations for secure detainee transport across the State of Texas, with extended coverage into regional areas of New Mexico and Oklahoma. The ideal candidate will take full operational, financial, and logistical ownership to ensure safe, compliant, and punctual ground transit while managing a large fleet and specialized transport personnel. This role requires strict enforcement of federal, state, and contractual regulations, maintaining rigorous security protocols and seamless stakeholder communication at all times. As the primary point of contact for government agency representatives, you will drive operational excellence, fleet reliability, and safety compliance across all assigned transit routes.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day ground transport operations, route planning, and scheduling across in full compliance with government contractual obligations.
• Ensure continuous adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing detainee transport, law enforcement standards, public safety, and interstate commerce.
• Manage vehicle asset allocation, routine fleet maintenance programs, emergency repair protocols, and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety standards.
• Implement and monitor standardized security protocols, detainee custody procedures, emergency response tactics, and risk mitigation strategies during transit operations.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison to government contracting officers, law enforcement authorities, and facility managers, delivering regular performance reports and contract deliverables.
• Oversee real-time monitoring of transport runs, managing emergency contingencies, security incidents, or mechanical breakdowns with immediate reporting and corrective action plans.
• Control operational expenditures, fuel costs, overtime, and equipment procurement to ensure contract profitability and resource efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive management experience overseeing large-scale transport operations.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and extensive operational leadership experience).
• Deep familiarity with federal detainee transport standards, ICE/PBNDS guidelines, DOT motor carrier safety regulations, and secure detention protocols.
• Proven experience managing medium-to-large vehicle fleets, preventive maintenance schedules, asset management, and vendor repair agreements.
• Must be able to pass a rigorous federal background investigation, drug screening, and obtain/maintain required security clearance.
• Strong leadership capabilities under high-pressure conditions, exceptional conflict resolution skills, and clear professional verbal/written communication skills.

Work Environment

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements

Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.