SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Senior Transportation OfficerGEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.The Senior Transportation Officer serves as a lead worker assigned by the Transportation Manager in high-risk operations and high-profile federal government transportation contracts and must possess a CDL Class B with a ("P") passenger endorsement. It also is responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained. Finally, this position assists management when unexpected problems arise to develop effective and efficient solutions.Primary duties and responsibilities include:Assisting management when unique or unexpected problems arise while transporting detainees. Helps to develop effective and efficient solutions.Reviewing all vehicle inspection reports. Developing summaries for Transportation management and noting commonalities from the reports. Suggesting solutions as necessary.Ensuring that all permits and licenses for all assigned vehicles are in order.Verifying that vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip. Notifying the Transportation management if there are problems before assignments.Properly tracking DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.Assisting with interviewing and screening of applicant Transport Officers when required.Reviewing all necessary paperwork and reports in an accurate and thorough manner. Ensuring that all reports are turned into the Transportation management according to described policies and procedures.Ensuring that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.Performing other duties as assigned.Minimum requirements include:High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Possession of applicable state requisites for employment. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.Two (2) years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.Demonstrated leadership experience. 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.A current driver's license (CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement) with no preventable accidents, suspensions for driving convictions, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or more than two (2) moving violations on any type of vehicle for the past three (3) years.Passing a company and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol test.Ability to work overtime frequently.Ability to travel extended periods of time with frequent overnight stays.Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 (twenty-four) hour period.Must be mature, flexible, and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.Ability to pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation.Willing and able to travel for extended periods of time on short notice.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.Must be a United States Citizen.