TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Folkston (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is looking for a dedicated Transport Officer to securely transport detainees and ensure all vehicles are properly maintained. Candidates must have a valid Class B or C Chauffeur's License and complete various training programs. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle inspections and ensuring all regulations are followed during transports. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and be able to work overtime and handle physical stress. The position is located in Folkston, Georgia.

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one years of age.
• Valid Class B or C Chauffeurs Driver's License required.
• Passing company and DOT drug and alcohol test mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Securely transport detainees and maintain vehicle safety.
• Conduct pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections.
• Ensure all permits and licenses are in order before trips.

Skills

Ability to work overtime

Physical and mental stress management

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified driver's training

Certification in Corrections or Law Enforcement

Tools

Chauffeurs Driver's License (Class B/C)

State Firearms License

State Security Guard License

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

Responsibilities

Summary: This position is responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections of all vehicles operated. Provides written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) at the end of each trip or shift and ensures that all potential safety defects are reported to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensures that all permits and licenses are in order before beginning a trip. Notifies the Transportation Manager if there are problems before initiating a trip.
• Ensures that vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip. Notifies the Transportation Manager if there are problems before initiating a trip.
• Completes all necessary paperwork and reports in an accurate and thorough manner. Ensures that all reports are turned into the facility according to described policies and procedures.
• Ensures that detainees are properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in a vehicle. Ensures that all paperwork is obtained and completely accurately and thoroughly when obtaining detainees at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations.
• Ensures that all safety measures are followed at all time while transporting detainees, including but not limited, to all application federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Immediately contacts safety authorizations and facility management in the event of an accident. Provides detailed information, both verbally and written, to requesting authorities.
• Delivers vehicles for servicing and picks them up when ready.
• Performs stationary guard duties as assigned.
• 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.
• A valid "Class B" or "Class C" Chauffeurs Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement at time of hire.
• 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 24 hour period.
• Must be mature, flexible, and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees as well as staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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