ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

Job Title

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services.

The GEO Group offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist Transportation Supervisor or Manager in the training of Transportation Officers.
• Schedule Transportation Officers work assignments.
• Monitor the Transportation Officers during the preparation, leaving, and returning from the facility to ensure the care and custody of detainees.
• Ensure and review maintenance of all assigned vehicles.
• Respond, investigate, and prepare reports on any accidents by assigned Transportation Officers.
• Transport detainees in case of emergency or lack of Transportation/Perimeter Officers.
• Ensure Transportation Officers semi-annual weapons qualifications are current.
• Ensure all Mission Trackers are complete and accurate.
• Maintain documentation and supports record with monthly billings.
• Maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) files.
• Maintain regulatory knowledge by attending at least eight (8) hours per year of transportation or regulatory topics related to transportation activities.

Qualifications

Competencies Required:

If you enjoy working with many different people, have a cooperative spirit, thrive in a challenging environment, and are comfortable using software for employee supervision, you could be the person we're looking for. Apply if you meet the following:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Possession of applicable state requisites for employment
• One (1) year transportation experience.
• Must have a valid State of California weapons permit AND guard card.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement within ninety (90) days from appointment.
• Must possess a State Firearms License (9mm).
• 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, memorandum, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally: lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. and above, bend, stoop, climb, and work in extreme temperatures.
• Frequently: lift or carry up to 40 lbs.; push or pull up to 60 lbs., reach above shoulder level, drive automatic equipment vehicles, work with machinery, walk, stand, sit.