SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Must meet applicable state employment requirements and be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
Six (6) months of experience as a law enforcement officer, military police officer, or security officer performing duties related to the detention of civil or administrative detainees.
One (1) year of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
Valid Driver’s License.
A valid ‘Class B’ or ‘Class C’ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement within 6 months of appointment, with no preventable accidents, suspensions for driving convictions, DWI/DUI incidents, or more than two moving violations in the past three (3) years.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
State Firearms License. (Based on state requirements)
State Security Guard License. (Based on state requirements)

Nice To Haves

Completion of an approved training program resulting in certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.

Responsibilities

Serves as a lead worker assigned by the Transportation Manager in high-risk operations and high-profile federal government transportation contracts.
Responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations.
Ensures that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained.
Assists management when unexpected problems arise to develop effective and efficient solutions.
Reviews all vehicle inspection reports and develops summaries for Transportation management, noting commonalities and suggesting solutions.
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 and notifies Transportation management of any problems.
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, ensuring timely submission to Transportation management.
Ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.
Performs other duties as assigned.