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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Transportation Officer 10

Passenger Transport DrivingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeTampa, 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 a 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 a certificate of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military, and possess certification in one of those areas.
  • Must have a current driver's license and, over the past three years, have no preventable accidents, suspensions for driving convictions, driving while intoxicated or under the influence, or more than two moving violations on any type of vehicle.
  • Must pass a company and Department of Transportation drug and alcohol test.
  • 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 work hours and be physically alert on any assigned shift.
  • Must report to work regularly and punctually, and be able to 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 the software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections of all operated vehicles; complete written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports at the end of each trip or shift and report potential safety defects to the Transportation Supervisor.
  • Ensure all permits and licenses are in order before beginning a trip, and notify the Transportation Manager of problems before starting.
  • Ensure vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before beginning a trip, and notify the Transportation Manager of problems before starting.
  • Complete paperwork and reports accurately and thoroughly, and submit them to the facility according to established policies and procedures.
  • Ensure detainees are properly secured before departure and while in the vehicle; obtain and accurately complete all paperwork when collecting 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 detailed verbal and written information to requesting authorities.
  • Deliver vehicles for servicing and pick them up when ready.
  • 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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