Remote Detainee Transport Program Lead (75% Travel)

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services LLC in Texas seeks a senior leader to oversee detainee transport operations across Texas, with limited travel into New Mexico and Oklahoma. You will work with the Program Manager to coordinate ground logistics, supervise field personnel, enforce strict security protocols, and ensure fleet readiness.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of progressive operations leadership in large-scale transport, a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and proven ability

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of progressive operational leadership in large-scale transport.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of federal government contracting, detainee custody standards, PBNDS, and DOT regulations.
• Experience managing light/heavy commercial vehicle fleets and safety compliance.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain security clearance.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; willingness to travel across Texas and nearby states.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily detainee transit operations, route dispatching, and field personnel scheduling.
• Oversee fleet management: preventive maintenance, repairs, asset availability, and DOT safety compliance.
• Adhere to detainee transport standards, ICE/PBNDS, and state regulations.
• Supervise regional leads and staff; ensure staffing, equipment, and training.
• Serve as primary field escalation contact for delays, incidents, and re-routing.
• Maintain communications with government officials and detention facilities.
• Compile daily logs, monthly activity reports, and contract deliverables.
• Assume operational command in the absence of the Program Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communications

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Criminal Justice/related field

Equivalent leadership experience

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

DOT compliance tools

Job description

GardaWorld Federal Services LLC in Texas seeks a senior leader to oversee detainee transport operations across Texas, with limited travel into New Mexico and Oklahoma. You will work with the Program Manager to coordinate ground logistics, supervise field personnel, enforce strict security protocols, and ensure fleet readiness.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of progressive operations leadership in large-scale transport, a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and proven ability