DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS

The GEO Group • San Antonio, TX

84d

About The Position

The Transportation Operations Director is responsible for the overall management of the client’s transportation contract and acts as the central point of contact with the client for all contract issues. Develops and maintains reports that indicate the transportation and stationary services provided. Other duties include ensuring that all transportation activities are coordinated and scheduled on a timely basis, ensuring sufficient staff is available and ready to transport detainees to various locations, and ensuring that all operations are in compliance with internal and external rules, and regulations.

Requirements

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Have an honorable or general discharge, if a Veteran.
• Will possess a bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of relevant detention experience OR a High School Diploma or equivalent certification and at least five (5) years of detention experience, of which at least four (4) years must be specialized or supervisory.
• Specialized supervisory experience includes project development, management, and control of funds and resources and demonstrated capability in managing multiple tasks and supervising one (1) or more subordinate units consisting of a squad or multiple squads of security or law enforcement personnel.
• A certificate from a state, local, or federal law enforcement academy, including satisfactory completion of certified firearms and defensive tactics courses; or federal contract security operations experience.
• Obtain a minimum of a valid 'Class B' (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months of appointment to position.
• 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.
• Proven experience as a program manager or other managerial position.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, Defensive Tactics and Firearms.
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and management principles.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of program/project software.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated experience to function in a supervisory capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of State/Contracting Agency laws relating to corrections.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language and communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to interpret complex written/oral communication, documents, and instructions.
• Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
• Must not have a physical condition that would restrict strenuous exertion or prevent satisfactory performance.
• Must not have an emotional or mental condition that could adversely affect performance.
• Have medical certification, documentation, or waiver of a current Hepatitis B immunization.
• Have medical certification, documentation, or waiver of an annual Tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Responsibilities

• Formulates, organizes and monitors transportation operations in accordance with contract and internal guidelines.
• Implements suitable transportation and staffing strategies to ensure optimal performance and cost saving measures.
• Manages and provides guidance to transportation staff.
• Develops and controls deadlines, budgets and overall transportation activities.
• Measures and controls risk and resource management.
• Assumes overall responsibility for the transportation program, its staff and vendors.
• Continuously evaluates program’s overall performance with a view toward maximizing operational soundness.
• Prepares reports for senior management and client as required.
• Implements policies and procedures related to transportation of detainees throughout the contractual area.
• Develops training and mentoring opportunities to assist staff in carrying out their work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Approves performance improvement plans and disciplinary recommendations as needed up to and including termination.
• Manages and provides overall supervision of the transportation budget.
• Ensures maintenance and mechanical needs for the facilities and vehicles are provided in a timely cost-effective manner.
• Ensures effective recordkeeping and timely reporting as required.
• Ensures that all reports and investigations of accidents and incidents are conducted and thoroughly written in a timely manner.
• Provides additional investigations if necessary.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provides subject matter expert knowledge on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) compliance and regulation issues.
• Attends outside meetings with organizational, federal, or state representatives.
• Maintains regulatory knowledge by attending at least eight (8) hours per year of transportation or regulatory topics related to transportation activities.
• Creates networks with transportation authorities to ensure the GTI operation is knowledgeable on transportation activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees