SR. MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Transportation to oversee the USMS transportation contract. You will coordinate activities across three hub locations, ensure staffing and scheduling, and guarantee operations comply with federal, state, and organization laws.

The role emphasizes developing staff, managing the transportation budget, and maintaining vendor and vehicle support while promoting safety and regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have a college degree or seven years of detainee transportation leadership experience.
• Valid CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement within six months of appointment.
• Eighty hours of verified driver training and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation activities across three hub locations and ensure timely scheduling.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop Transportation Officers and staff.
• Manage transportation budget and coordinate vehicle maintenance and safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, federal and state regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with external agencies and participate in safety reviews.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Seven years detainee transportation experience with leadership

Tools

CDL Class B with P endorsement

DOT/regulatory knowledge

CPR/First Aid/Defensive Tactics/Firearms certifications

Job description

This job posting is anticipated to remain open until August 7th, 2026.

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• * 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

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Senior Manager, Transportation is responsible for the overall management of the transportation area for the USMS transportation contract including ensuring that all transportation activities are coordinated between the three hub locations and scheduled on a timely basis, sufficient staff is available and ready to transport detainees to various locations, and all operations are in compliance with federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Manager, Transportation ensures that the Transportation staffing plan is maintained according to contract guidelines. Recruits, interviews and makes final recommendations of new candidates to Rio Grande HR department. Assists in explaining and reviews all employment forms to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ensures and implements the policies and procedures related to transportation of detainees throughout the area. Develops training and mentoring opportunities to assist staff in carrying out their work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provides overall supervisory duties of the Transportation Supervisors and direct supervision to the Transportation Officers assigned to the contract. Approves scheduling of Transportation Officers. Approves performance improvement plans for staff as needed. Approves disciplinary recommendations to include placing staff on work improvement plans when Transportation Officers fail to follow the policies and procedures for transporting detainees. Recommends additional disciplinary action up to and including termination if Transportation Officers' performance has not improved.
• Ensures the continual development of the Transportation Officer's knowledge and skills by facilitating training classes and material. Approves refresher defensive driving courses to ensure Transportation Officers are knowledgeable on current policies and procedures.
• Promotes the Transportation area within and outside of the facility to attract new employees are retain existing ones.
• Manages the Transportation budget for the contract. Provides analyses and recommendations for improvements of the area. Works with and locates vehicle contractors in the area to ensure mechanical needs are available for the facility. Manages maintenance costs without jeopardizing safety components.
• Reviews maintenance service schedules and repairs of all assigned vehicles. Ensures that all defects identified by the Transportation Officer or an inspector are promptly repaired. Ensures effective recordkeeping and scheduling of vehicle service and inspection dates.
• Ensures that all roadside assistance is provided in a timely basis including coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement as required for assistance with transport and security issues until additional transport units arrive.
• Ensures that all reports and investigations of accidents are conducted and thoroughly written in a timely basis. Provides additional investigations if necessary. Maintains a facility accident report record of all vehicle incidents no matter how minor.
• Participates in the facility's safety committee, and GTI safety reviews of vehicle incidents.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations. Provides subject matter expert knowledge on the Department of Transportation's (DOT) compliance and regulation issues.
• Attends outside meetings with organizational, federal, or state representatives.
• Prepares presentation material for GEO board meetings, management conferences and client related meetings.
• Upon request gives guest lectures or presentations to civic, client, and other work-related groups or organizations.
• Maintains regulatory knowledge by attending at least eight (8) hours per year of transportation or regulatory topics related to transportation activities. Creates networks with transportation authorities to ensure the facility is knowledgeable on transportation activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• College degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field OR
  • Seven (7) years of experience in detainee and inmate transportation with demonstrated experience in leading, directing, or supervising the work of others.
• Obtain a minimum of a valid "Class B" (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months of appointment to position.
• Eighty (80) hours of verified and certified driver's training from an approved agency or private company.
• A current driver's license with no preventable accidents, suspensions for driving convictions, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or more than two (2) moving violations on any type of vehicle for the past three (3) years.
• Passing a company and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol test.
• Demonstrated experience to function in a supervisory capacity.
• Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Must have completed necessary training as defined by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, Defensive Tactics and Firearms.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and/or State/Contracting Agency laws relating to corrections.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.