SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Leavenworth, Buffalo (KS, NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Transportation Officer to join their mission of rehabilitation and community reintegration. This role involves securely transporting detainees while ensuring vehicle safety and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to maintaining high safety standards. Join a caring community that values professional growth and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as Law Enforcement Officer or similar.
• Must have completed approved training in Corrections or Law Enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Securely transport detainees and ensure vehicle safety.
• Assist management with unexpected problems during transport.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Driving

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Corrections Certification

Law Enforcement Certification

Tools

Electronic Logging Devices

Vehicle Inspection Reports

Job description

Benefits Information

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
• 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

Do you have great managerial skills and enjoy driving? If you also have a natural ability for working with people and supporting them as they strive to become their best selves, this Senior Transportation Officer position is meant for you! As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for dedicated people to add to our growing team.

Join a Community That Cares:

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained. Your tasks include:

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

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.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer with Arrest Authority; or a minimum of three (3) years of Prisoner Handling and detention experience as a Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer. Previous experience may be credited toward meeting the mandatory experience.
• Two (2) years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• 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.
• CDL driver's license or CDL permit preferred, must obtain a CDL within six (6) months of hire.
• A current driver's license with no preventable accidents, suspensions for driving convictions, DWI or DUI, or more than two (2) moving violations in 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 with frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to report to work punctually and be physically alert during shifts.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
• Mature, flexible, able to command respect and confidence of inmates/detainees and staff, with high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Willingness to travel on short notice for extended periods.
• Ability to work with computers and relevant software.

Additional Abilities:

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. (sometimes more).
• Reach above shoulder level.
• Work with machinery.
• Bend, stoop, climb, walk, stand, sit, and work in extreme temperatures.

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