Transportation Sergeant

The GEO Group•Winton, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The GEO Group is a global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation and provides complementary, turnkey solutions for government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. This includes facility development, management services, rehabilitation programs, and post-release reintegration and supervision. GEO believes that work should be inspiring and motivating, and employee well-being (physical, emotional, and financial) is a priority, supported by comprehensive benefits and competitive wages.

Requirements

Must meet all of the Transportation Officer qualifications.
One (1) year transportation experience.
Valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license.
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.
Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
Knowledge of DOT requirements for Hours of Service and Vehicle inspections.
Ability to set standards and procedures to establish satisfactory levels of performance, quality, and productivity.
Ability to coordinate the demands of the transportation operations.
Effective personnel interaction, communication skills, and problem-solving techniques.
Sound and effective leadership skills.
Ability to effectively train staff.
Ability to write reports, memorandums, policies, procedures, and documentation.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Assists in supervising the facility’s transportation operations and personnel.
Ensures Transportation Officers are properly scheduled and vehicles are ready and available.
May perform the duties of the Transportation Officer when necessary.
Supervises operations and personnel in the absence of the Transportation Supervisor or Manager.
Assists in training Transportation Officers on policies and procedures related to detainee transportation.
Schedules Transportation Officers' work assignments.
Monitors Transportation Officers during preparation for departures and returns to ensure the care and custody of detainees.
Reports any problems to management for proper resolution.
Ensures maintenance services schedules and repairs of all assigned vehicles, and that identified defects are promptly repaired.
Reviews maintenance and repair work and newly purchased vehicles and equipment for compliance with company standards.
Responds to, investigates, and prepares reports on any accidents involving assigned Transportation Officers.
Transports detainees in the event of emergencies or lack of Transportation/Perimeter Officer availability.
Issues orders for vehicle departures at specified times and according to posted schedules.
Ensures Transportation Officers' semi-annual weapons qualifications are current.
Ensures all Mission Trackers are complete and accurate.
Maintains documentation and supports records with monthly billings.
Maintains Department of Transportation (DOT) files.
Maintains regulatory knowledge by attending at least eight hours per year of transportation or regulatory topics related to transportation activities.
Creates networks with transportation authorities to ensure the facility is knowledgeable on transportation activities.
May perform the duties of the Transportation Supervisor or Manager in his/her absence.
Performs other duties as assigned.