SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group•Webber Township, MI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The GEO Group is a global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, providing complementary, turnkey solutions for government partners worldwide across diversified correctional and community reentry services. This includes developing state-of-the-art facilities, providing management services and evidence-based rehabilitation, and supporting the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community. The Senior Transportation Officer serves as a lead worker assigned by the Transportation Manager, specializing in high-risk operations and high-profile federal government transportation contracts. This role requires a CDL Class B with a passenger endorsement and involves securely transporting detainees between destinations, ensuring that vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained, and assisting management in developing effective and efficient solutions when unexpected problems arise.

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.
Two (2) years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Must possess a State Firearms License.
Must possess a State Security Guard License.
Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
A current driver’s license (CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement) 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 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.

Responsibilities

Assists management when unique or unexpected problems arise while transporting detainees and helps to develop effective and efficient solutions.
Reviews all vehicle inspection reports, develops summaries for Transportation management, notes commonalities from the reports, and suggests solutions as necessary.
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 if there are problems before assignments.
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 that all reports are turned into the Transportation management according to described policies and procedures.
Ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.
Performs other duties as assigned.