SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

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

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in the United States is seeking a Senior Transportation Officer to lead high-risk detainee transport operations. You will hold a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement and ensure safe, compliant transport under federal contracts.

You will review vehicle reports, verify licenses, track DOT logs, and support management with problem solving during missions. Strong leadership and readiness for travel are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification; state employment prerequisites.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Two years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Must possess a State Firearms License.
• Must possess a State Security Guard License.
• Must have completed approved training in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement and clean driving record.
• Passing a DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to work overtime frequently and travel extended periods.
• Ability to manage stress and work long shifts up to 16 hours.
• Must pass background investigation.
• Proficient with computers and department-standard software.

Responsibilities

• Assist management when unique or unexpected problems arise during detainee transport.
• Review vehicle inspection reports and summarize findings for management.
• Ensure all permits and licenses for assigned vehicles are valid.
• Verify safety equipment before trips; notify management of issues.
• Track DOT Hours of Service on Electronic Logging Devices.
• Assist with interviewing and screening Transport Officers.
• Review paperwork and reports and ensure timely submission.
• Ensure missions meet safety measures per PBNDS/FBNDS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

CDL Class B

Passenger endorsement

Physical resilience

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State employment prerequisites

Tools

DOT electronic tracking systems

Job description

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.
• 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 (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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