SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

GEO Group • La Villa, TX

247d • $30

About The Position

The Senior Transportation Officer position is designed for individuals with strong managerial skills who enjoy driving and working with people. This role involves securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation are safe and properly maintained. The position also requires assisting management in developing effective solutions to unexpected problems that may arise during transportation operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Two (2) years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• 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 or serious driving violations in 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 twenty-four (24)-hour period.
• Must be mature, flexible, and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-risk operations environment.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Assists management when unique or unexpected problems arise while transporting detainees.
• Helps to develop effective and efficient solutions.
• Reviews all vehicle inspection reports and develops summaries for Transportation management.
• Ensures that all permits and licenses for all assigned vehicles are in order.
• Verifies that vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip.
• Properly tracks DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.
• 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 missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED