Senior Detainee Transport & Safety Coordinator

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions seeks a Transport Officer to securely move detainees between locations and oversee vehicle safety and maintenance. The role requires leadership experience, valid firearms and security licenses, and completion of approved training in corrections or law enforcement.

You will review inspection reports, manage paperwork, and ensure DOT compliance while supporting management in solving transport-related challenges. Some travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years of continuous law enforcement related experience including at least two years as a lead supervisor or after GEO's supervision training course.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• State firearms license and state security guard license.
• Completed training in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Transport detainees between destinations and ensure vehicles are safe and maintained.
• Assist management with problems arising during transportation and help develop solutions.
• Review vehicle inspection reports and create summaries for Transportation management.
• Ensure permits, licenses, and safety equipment are in order for all vehicles.
• Monitor DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.
• Contribute to interviewing and screening of Transport Officers.
• Process paperwork and reports per policies and procedures for Transportation management.
• Ensure missions meet safety measures per PBNDS/FBNDS.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Security awareness

Education

State Firearms License

State Security Guard License

Corrections/Law Enforcement/Military certification

Approved training program certification

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions seeks a Transport Officer to securely move detainees between locations and oversee vehicle safety and maintenance. The role requires leadership experience, valid firearms and security licenses, and completion of approved training in corrections or law enforcement.

You will review inspection reports, manage paperwork, and ensure DOT compliance while supporting management in solving transport-related challenges. Some travel and overtime may be required.