SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

Holidays 15

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition

Disability Insurance

EAP

FSA

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

GEO Group seeks a Senior Transportation Officer to lead operations under the Transportation Manager on high-risk federal contracts. A CDL Class B with a (P) endorsement is required. The role includes securely transporting detainees and ensuring vehicle safety and maintenance.

Responsibilities include reviewing inspection reports, coordinating with management, and supporting interviewing and reporting tasks. The position requires overtime, travel, and resilience under stress.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement.
• Two years of driving experience in transportation.
• Need leadership experience and ability to manage emergencies.
• State firearms/license requirements as state applicable.
• Complete training in Corrections/Law Enforcement/Military.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations on high-risk federal contracts.
• Ensure vehicle safety equipment and conduct inspections summaries.
• Maintain DOT HOS and electronic logging compliance.
• Interview and screen Transport Officers when required.
• Prepare and file reports with Transportation management.

Skills

CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement

Leadership experience

DOT regulations

Background check clearance

Vehicle safety checks

Driving experience

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits Information

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

• Three (3) weeks Paid Time Off
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training

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 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:

• The Senior Transportation Officer assists management when unique or unexpected problems arise while transporting detainees. Helps to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• The Senior Transportation Officer reviews all vehicle inspection reports. Develops summaries for Transportation management and notes commonalities from the reports. Suggests solutions, as necessary.
• Ensures that all permits and licenses for all assigned vehicles are in order.
• The Senior Transportation Officer verifies that vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip. Notifies the Transportation management if there are problems before assignments.
• Properly tracks DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.
• The Senior Transportation Officer assists with interviewing and screening of applicant Transport Officers when required.
• Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an accurate and thorough manner. Ensures that all reports are turned into the Transportation management according to described policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.
• Performs 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.
• Must possess a State Firearms License, if state required.
• Must possess a State Security Guard License, if state required.
• 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 (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.
• 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-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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