SUPERVISOR, TRANSPORTATION

The GEO Group•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The Supervisor, Transportation oversees the team responsible for transporting detainees to various locations and ensures facility vehicles comply with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The role leads daily transportation operations, including scheduling, vehicle maintenance and safety oversight, staff supervision and development, and accident response. The supervisor also maintains interactions with transportation authorities and completes at least eight hours of transportation or regulatory training annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
At least 21 years of age.
Six months of experience in detainee and inmate transportation.
Depending on state requirements, a valid Class B or Class C Chauffeur’s Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement within six months of appointment.
Eighty hours of verified and certified driver training from an approved company trainer, as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation, within six months of appointment.
Current driver’s license with no preventable accidents, suspensions for driving convictions, DWI or DUI, or more than two moving violations on any type of vehicle in the past three years.
Pass a company and Department of Transportation drug and alcohol test.
Demonstrated experience functioning in a supervisory capacity.
Completion of an approved training program resulting in certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
Completion of necessary training as defined by the Department of Transportation.
Obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, Defensive Tactics, and Firearms.
Extensive knowledge of State/Contracting Agency laws relating to corrections.
Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.
Ability to interpret complex written and oral communications, documents, and instructions.
Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.
Ability to give instructions in a way that promotes teamwork and a cooperative spirit.
Ability to maintain a high tolerance for mental stress.
Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in varying climatic conditions.
Proven proficiency operating a personal computer and software for report writing, employee scheduling, and information submission to GEONET.
Ability to work with computers and software typically used by the department.
Must have resided within the United States or its territories for the last five years.
Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
Must have lived in the United States for the past five consecutive years.

Responsibilities

Interview applicants for Transportation Officer positions and onboard, supervise, mentor, and evaluate selected employees.
Lead daily team operations, including scheduling, based on facility requirements and federal Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
Support employee development by providing training materials and classes, including refresher defensive driving courses.
Monitor vehicles and schedule cost-effective maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
Reference Safe Stat records for assigned vehicles and drivers.
Report and investigate accidents and take appropriate action.
Ensure all accidents are reviewed by the safety committee.
Conduct safety meetings and maintain interactions with transportation authorities.
Attend at least eight hours per year of transportation or regulatory training.