SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

About the Role

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across diversified correctional and community reentry services. The Senior Transportation Officer serves as a lead worker in high-risk operations and high-profile federal government transportation contracts, ensuring secure transportation of detainees and proper vehicle maintenance. This role assists management in developing solutions for unexpected problems and supports the screening and training of Transport Officers.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in resolving unique or unexpected problems during detainee transportation and develop effective solutions.
• Review vehicle inspection reports, summarize findings for management, and suggest corrective actions.
• Ensure all permits, licenses, and safety equipment for assigned vehicles are in order before trips.
• Properly track Department of Transportation Hours of Service (DOT HOS) on Electronic Logging Devices.
• Assist with interviewing and screening applicant Transport Officers as required.
• Review and submit all necessary paperwork and reports accurately and on time.
• Ensure all transportation missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and meet applicable state employment requirements.
• Six (6) months of experience as a law enforcement officer, military police officer, or security officer performing duties related to the detention of civil or administrative detainees.
• One (1) year of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must obtain a valid ‘Class B’ or ‘Class C’ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement within 6 months of appointment.
• No preventable accidents, suspensions for driving convictions, DWI/DUI incidents, or more than two moving violations in the past three (3) years.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• State Firearms License (based on state requirements).
• State Security Guard License (based on state requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an approved training program resulting in certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
• Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account
• Additional benefits available