SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. seeks a Senior Transportation Officer in Aurora, Colorado, to lead high-risk transportation operations for detainees. Candidates must possess a CDL Class B with passenger endorsement, demonstrate leadership, and have at least two years of driving experience. This role involves ensuring the safety of vehicles, tracking DOT hours, and problem-solving during transports. The position requires physical and mental resilience along with the ability to work extended hours and travel frequently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead worker on high-risk operations and federal transportation contracts.
• Securely transport detainees and ensure vehicle safety.
• Assist management with problems during detainee transport.

Skills

Driving experience

Leadership experience

Ability to handle stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Logging Devices

Job description

Benefits Information

• 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

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 evidence based rehabilitation.

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 Transportation Officer serves as a lead worker assigned by the Transportation Manager in high-risk operations and high-profile federal government transportation contracts and must possess a CDL Class B with a (“P”) passenger endorsement. It also is responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained. Finally, this position assists management when unexpected problems arise to develop effective and efficient solutions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist management when unique or unexpected problems arise while transporting detainees. Helps to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• Review all vehicle inspection reports. Develop summaries for Transportation management and note commonalities from the reports. Suggest solutions as necessary.
• Ensure that all permits and licenses for all assigned vehicles are in order.
• Verify that vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip. Notify the Transportation management if there are problems before assignments.
• Properly track DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.
• Assist with interviewing and screening of applicant Transport Officers when required.
• Review all necessary paperwork and reports in an accurate and thorough manner. Ensure that all reports are turned into the Transportation management according to described policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Possession of applicable state requisites for employment. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Two (2) years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• A current driver’s license (CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement) 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 or obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Passing a company and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to work overtime frequently.
• Ability to travel extended periods of time with frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 (twenty-four) hour period.
• Must be mature, flexible, and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation.
• Willing and able to travel for extended periods of time on short notice.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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