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The GEO Group, Inc.

TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group, Inc., Leavenworth, Kansas, United States, 66048

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TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

– The GEO Group, Inc.

The GEO Group is a global leader in evidence‑based correctional and community reentry services. We provide innovative solutions to government partners worldwide and seek professionals who excel in safety, leadership, and logistics.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement and Reduced Tuition Rates

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Training and Flexible Spending Account

Responsibilities

Securely transport detainees between destinations and ensure vehicle safety and proper maintenance.

Assist management when unique or unexpected problems arise during transportation.

Review all vehicle inspection reports and develop summaries for Transportation management.

Verify that all vehicle permits and licenses are in order.

Ensure vehicles have necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip and notify Transportation management if problems arise.

Properly track Department of Transportation Hours of Service (DOT HOS) on electronic logging devices.

Participate in interviewing and screening of applicant Transportation Officers.

Review all necessary paperwork and ensure that all reports are submitted to Transportation management according to policies and procedures.

Ensure that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 21 years old.

Minimum of three (3) years as a Law Enforcement Officer with arrest authority, or three (3) years in Prisoner Handling and detention experience as a Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer.

Two (2) years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.

Demonstrated leadership experience.

Completion of an approved training program with certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.

CDL driver’s license or permit preferred; must obtain a CDL within six (6) months of hire.

Current driver’s license with no preventable accidents or more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years.

Passing of company and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol tests.

Ability to work overtime frequently and travel extended periods of time with frequent overnight stays.

Physical and mental resilience needed for extended hours and high‑stress environments.

Strong computer skills and compliance with background investigation requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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