TRANSPORTATION OFFICER (EUGENE,OR)

The GEO Group•Eugene, OR

About The Position

The Transportation Officer securely transports detainees between destinations and ensures vehicles used for transportation are safe and properly maintained. The role includes inspecting vehicles, confirming permits, licenses, and safety equipment are in order, completing required paperwork, ensuring detainees are properly secured, following applicable safety laws and procedures, and responding to accidents. The officer also delivers vehicles for servicing and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Possess applicable state requisites for employment.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid Class B or Class C Chauffeur's Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement at the time of hire.
Complete 80 hours of verified and certified driver training from an approved company trainer, as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Complete an approved training program resulting in certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military; certification in one of these areas is required.
Have a 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 during the past three years.
Pass company and Department of Transportation drug and alcohol tests.
Be able to work overtime frequently and travel for extended periods with frequent overnight stays.
Be able to handle the physical and mental stress associated with extended hours.
Regularly report to work on time and remain physically alert on any assigned shift.
Be able to work up to 16 hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
Be mature and flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance for mental stress.
Be able to work with computers and software typically used by the department.
Be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Have resided in the United States or its territories for the last five years.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections of vehicles and submit written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports, reporting potential safety defects to the Transportation Supervisor.
Confirm permits and licenses are in order before trips and notify the Transportation Manager of any problems.
Confirm vehicles have necessary safety equipment before trips and notify the Transportation Manager of any problems.
Complete paperwork and reports accurately and thoroughly, and submit them according to facility policies and procedures.
Ensure detainees are properly secured before departure and throughout transportation, and accurately complete paperwork when receiving and delivering detainees.
Follow all applicable federal, state, municipal, and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures while transporting detainees.
Immediately contact safety authorities and facility management in the event of an accident and provide detailed verbal and written information to requesting authorities.
Deliver vehicles for servicing and pick them up when ready.
Perform other duties as assigned.