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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Transportation Officer

Passenger Transport DrivingPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeNew Castle, IN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Securely transport detainees between destinations and ensure transportation vehicles are safe and properly maintained.
  • Conduct pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections of all operated vehicles; complete a written Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) 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 initiating the trip.
  • Ensure vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before a trip, and notify the Transportation Manager of any problems before initiating the trip.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and reports accurately and thoroughly, and submit reports to the facility according to 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 all 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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