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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Transportation Officer

Passenger Transport DrivingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeMiramar, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required, along with applicable state requisites for employment.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must obtain a valid Class B or Class C Commercial Driver's License with Passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
  • Must complete 80 hours of verified and certified driver training from an approved company trainer as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
  • Must possess a State Firearms License and a State Security Guard License.
  • Must complete an approved training program resulting in certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
  • Must have a current driver's license and no preventable accidents, driving-conviction suspensions, Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence violations, or more than two moving violations on any vehicle type during the past three years.
  • Must pass company and Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing.
  • Must be able to work overtime frequently and travel for extended periods with frequent overnight stays.
  • Must be able to handle the physical and mental stress associated with extended hours, report to work regularly and on time, remain physically alert on assigned shifts, and work up to 16 hours within a rolling 24-hour period.
  • Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, and have a high tolerance for mental stress.
  • Must be able to work with computers and software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

  • Transport detainees securely between destinations and ensure vehicles used for transportation are safe and properly maintained.
  • Conduct pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections of operated vehicles; submit written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports at the end of each trip or shift and report potential safety defects to the Transportation Supervisor.
  • Ensure permits and licenses are in order before each trip and notify the Transportation Manager of problems before departure.
  • Ensure vehicles have required safety equipment before departure and notify the Transportation Manager of any problems.
  • Complete required paperwork and reports accurately and thoroughly, and submit them to the facility according to policies and procedures.
  • Secure detainees before departure and while in the vehicle; obtain, complete, and verify paperwork when picking up detainees and delivering them to their destinations.
  • Follow applicable federal, state, municipal, and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures while transporting detainees.
  • Immediately contact safety authorities and facility management in the event of an accident, and provide requesting authorities with detailed verbal and written information.
  • Deliver vehicles for servicing and pick them up when servicing is complete.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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