Regional Detainee Transport Operations Lead

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc is seeking a Regional Operations Manager for Detainee Transport Operations in Texas with duties spanning supervision of transport teams, ensuring compliance with government contracts, and coordinating with CORs and program management. The role requires extensive travel across Texas, NM, and OK, with teleworking options.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, risk management, and regulatory knowledge, plus the ability to manage multiple sites and complex

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive operations management experience within transportation, detention, corrections, law enforcement, security, logistics, or government contracting.
• Experience managing multiple locations, facilities, teams, or geographically dispersed operations.
• Experience supervising managers, supervisors or other operational personnel.
• Strong knowledge of detainee transportation operations, detention security procedures, and secure transportation protocols.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Criminal Justice, Transportation, Logistics, Public Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Demonstrated familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations governing detainee transportation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for the regional transportation locations.
• Oversee detainee transportation operations across multiple facilities and routes.
• Ensure operations meet government contract requirements, safety standards, and procedures.
• Lead transportation officers, supervisors, and support personnel.
• Monitor staffing levels and address vacancies and scheduling issues.
• Coordinate with CORs, government stakeholders, and internal teams.

Skills

Operations management

Detainee transport knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc is seeking a Regional Operations Manager for Detainee Transport Operations in Texas with duties spanning supervision of transport teams, ensuring compliance with government contracts, and coordinating with CORs and program management. The role requires extensive travel across Texas, NM, and OK, with teleworking options.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, risk management, and regulatory knowledge, plus the ability to manage multiple sites and complex