Senior Detainee Transport Lead

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Houston seeks a Transport Officer responsible for securely moving detainees and ensuring vehicles are safe and well-maintained.

The role requires prior law enforcement experience, firearms and security licenses, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel with extended shifts. Company offers competitive benefits including health, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Three (3) years of continuous law enforcement related experience including leadership experience or completion of GEO's Supervision Training Course.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Must possess a State Firearms License.
• Must possess a State Security Guard License.
• Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• A current driver's license with clean record in past three years.
• Passing a company and DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to travel extended periods with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Assisting management when unique or unexpected problems arise while transporting detainees (help develop effective and efficient solutions).
• Reviewing all vehicle inspection reports, developing summaries for Transportation management.
• Ensuring that all permits and licenses for assigned vehicles are in order.
• Ensuring vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip and notifying the Transportation management if there are problems
• Properly tracking DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.
• Participating in interviewing and screening of applicant Transport Officers.
• Reviewing all necessary paperwork, ensuring that all reports are turned into the Transportation management according to described policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.

Skills

Leadership

Security procedures

DOT regulations

Shift flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Corrections/Law Enforcement training program

Certification in Corrections/Law Enforcement/Military

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Houston seeks a Transport Officer responsible for securely moving detainees and ensuring vehicles are safe and well-maintained.

The role requires prior law enforcement experience, firearms and security licenses, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel with extended shifts. Company offers competitive benefits including health, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and more.