TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor oversees staff and operations for transporting detainees to locations as directed by the facility. The role ensures vehicles and equipment operate according to standard policies and procedures and that maintenance is performed regularly in compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational laws and regulations. The supervisor recruits, trains, schedules, mentors, and evaluates Transportation Officers; manages performance and discipline; and monitors officers’ hours for compliance with Department of Transportation requirements and organizational policies. The role also oversees vehicle inspections, servicing, repairs, maintenance records, safety practices, accident investigations, and regulatory compliance. The supervisor attends transportation-related regulatory training and coordinates with transportation authorities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Six months of experience in detainee and inmate transportation.
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 during 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 and 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.
Proficiency operating a personal computer and software for report writing, employee scheduling, and information submission to GEONET.
Ability to use computers and the software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Depending on state requirements, a valid Class B or Class C chauffeur’s CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six months of appointment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview applicants and recommend candidates for Transportation Officer positions; ensure required forms are complete and accurate.
Train Transportation Officers on policies and procedures for detainee transportation.
Supervise transportation staff, ensure appropriate scheduling, mentor officers, recommend performance improvement plans, and implement or recommend disciplinary actions up to termination.
Facilitate training and refresher defensive driving courses to improve officers’ knowledge and skills.
Monitor officers’ scheduled hours and weekly schedules, making changes as needed to comply with federal DOT rules and organizational policies; provide retraining and counseling where applicable.
Schedule and monitor vehicle maintenance and repairs, promptly address reported or inspected defects, and review daily vehicle inspection reports.
Maintain vehicle service and inspection schedules and records, while managing maintenance costs without compromising safety.
Respond to roadside inspections, correct and document violations and defects, and review SafeStat records for assigned vehicles and drivers to improve performance.
Report and investigate accidents involving assigned Transportation Officers; correct problem areas and retrain, counsel, or discipline as appropriate.
Ensure accidents are reviewed by the safety committee to determine cause and preventability; conduct safety meetings and reinforce safety practices with officers.
Assist and represent the company in legal cases involving assigned drivers.
Attend at least eight hours per year of transportation or regulatory-topic training and build networks with transportation authorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.