Regional Operations Lead — Detainee Transport (Remote)

GardaWorld Federal Services; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services seeks a Regional Operations Manager to oversee detainee transport operations across Texas with travel to NM and OK. You will lead field personnel, ensure safety, compliance with contracts, and coordinate with CORs and management.

The role requires extensive regional oversight, strong leadership, and the ability to manage staffing, incident response, and performance metrics in a fast-paced government-contract environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive operations management experience in transportation, detention, or related fields.
• Experience supervising managers and dispersed teams.
• Strong knowledge of detainee transportation operations and detention security.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with government contracts and CORs preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day regional operational leadership across locations.
• Oversee detainee transportation operations across facilities and routes.
• Ensure compliance with government contracts, safety standards, and procedures.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, and regional workforce performance.
• Maintain liaison with CORs, government stakeholders, and management.
• Travel extensively within Texas and to NM/OK as needed.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Staffing & scheduling

Government contracting

Detainee transportation

Safety & security

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

GardaWorld Federal Services seeks a Regional Operations Manager to oversee detainee transport operations across Texas with travel to NM and OK. You will lead field personnel, ensure safety, compliance with contracts, and coordinate with CORs and management.

The role requires extensive regional oversight, strong leadership, and the ability to manage staffing, incident response, and performance metrics in a fast-paced government-contract environment.