SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is seeking a qualified Transport Officer to securely move detainees between locations and ensure vehicles are properly maintained for safe travel. You will review inspections, manage permits, and track DOT requirements while supporting management with on‑the‑job problem solving.

Requirements include a Class B/C CDL with Passenger endorsement, firearms and security licenses, 80 hours of DOT training, and a clean driving record. Travel and long shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• A valid CDL with a Passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
• 80 hours of verified driver training from an approved trainer (DOT defined).
• State Firearms License.
• State Security Guard License.
• Completed an approved training program in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Clean driving record with no preventable accidents or DWI/DUI in the past 3 years.
• Pass DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to work overtime frequently.
• Ability to travel extended periods with overnight stays.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress and long shifts.
• Punctuality and reliability to report to work on time.
• Ability to work with computers and the department's software.

Responsibilities

• Transport detainees securely between destinations and ensure vehicles are safe and well-maintained.
• Assist management with problems arising during transport and help develop solutions.
• Review vehicle inspection reports and prepare summaries for Transportation management.
• Ensure permits and licenses for vehicles are in order.
• Verify safety equipment before trips and report issues to management.
• Track DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.
• Participate in interviewing and screening of Transport Officer applicants.
• Process paperwork and submit reports to Transportation management per policy.
• Ensure missions meet safety standards under PBNDS/FBNDS guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

21+ years old

State Firearms License

State Security Guard License

Corrections/Law Enforcement/Military certification

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

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

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:

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

Qualifications

Competencies Required:

If you enjoy working with many different people, have a cooperative spirit, thrive in a challenging environment, and are comfortable using software for employee supervision, you could be the person we\'re looking for. Apply if you meet the following:

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 valid "Class B" or "Class C" Chauffeurs Driver\'s License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
• Eighty (80) hours of verified and certified driver\'s training from an approved company trainer and as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must possess a State Firearms License.
• Must possess a State Security Guard License.
• 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 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 twenty-four (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 work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Aside from driving automatic equipment vehicles, you should also be able to:

• 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.

GEO Secured Services