TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group, Inc.; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring for a Transport Officer responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and maintaining safe, well‑maintained vehicles. This role requires attention to safety and compliance with all regulations.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, paperwork accuracy, detainee security, and coordinating with supervisors. Candidates should have a valid CDL and preferred endorsements, plus readiness for extended travel and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; state requisites for employment.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Class B or Class C CDL with a Passenger endorsement preferred.
• 80 hours of verified driver’s training from an approved trainer per USDOT.
• Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Current driver’s license with clean record (no recent incidents).
• Must pass DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to work overtime frequently and travel extended periods.
• Ability to handle stress and work long shifts up to 16 hours in 24.
• Proficient with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip vehicle inspections with DVIR reports.
• Verify permits and licenses before trips; notify manager of issues.
• Ensure safety equipment is present and functional; notify manager of issues.
• Complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly for each trip.
• Submit reports to facility per policies and procedures.
• Ensure detainees are secured during transport and paperwork is complete.
• Follow all safety laws, regulations, and policies during transport.
• Contact safety and facility management after any accident with detailed information.
• Deliver vehicles for servicing and pick up when ready.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability travel

Physical stamina

Stress management

Flexibility

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Corrections/Law Enforcement/Military

Tools

CDL with Passenger endorsement

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
• 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

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 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 Preferred.
• 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 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 and 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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