SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group•Winton, NC

About The Position

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. The position securely transports detainees between destinations and ensures transportation vehicles are safe and properly maintained. The officer also assists management in developing effective and efficient solutions when unexpected problems arise. The role includes reviewing vehicle inspection reports, summarizing findings and identifying common issues for Transportation management; ensuring vehicle permits and licenses are current; verifying required safety equipment before trips; tracking Department of Transportation hours of service using Electronic Logging Devices; assisting with applicant interviews and screening; and reviewing and submitting required paperwork and reports according to policies and procedures. All missions must meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Meet applicable state requisites for employment.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Two years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Completion of an approved training program resulting in certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
Current CDL Class B driver’s license with Passenger Endorsement; no preventable accidents, suspensions for driving convictions, DWI or DUI, or more than two moving violations on any type of vehicle during the past three years.
Pass a company and Department of Transportation drug and alcohol test.
Ability to work overtime frequently.
Ability to travel for extended periods with frequent overnight stays and to travel for extended periods on short notice.
Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
Ability to report to work regularly and on time.
Ability to remain physically alert on any assigned shift.
Ability to work up to 16 hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
Maturity, flexibility, ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and a high tolerance for mental stress.
Ability to pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation.
Ability to work with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

Assist management with unexpected problems during detainee transportation and help develop effective, efficient solutions.
Review vehicle inspection reports, prepare summaries for Transportation management, identify commonalities, and suggest solutions as necessary.
Ensure permits and licenses for assigned vehicles are in order.
Verify that vehicles have necessary safety equipment before trips and notify Transportation management of problems before assignments.
Track DOT hours of service using Electronic Logging Devices.
Assist with interviewing and screening applicant Transport Officers when required.
Review required paperwork and reports accurately and thoroughly, and submit them to Transportation management according to policies and procedures.
Ensure missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.
Perform other duties as assigned.