<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are:
GEO 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.
Why Work for GEO:
<ul>
<li>We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.</li>
<li>Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.</li>
</ul>
 
Responsibilities
Summary
This position is responsible for the overall management of the transportation area for the facility including ensuring that all transportation activities are coordinated and scheduled on a timely basis, sufficient staff is available and ready to transport detainees to various locations, and all operations are in compliance with federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Ensures that the Transportation staffing plan is maintained according to contract guidelines. Makes final recommendations of new candidates to the Warden for approval. Reviews all employment forms to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. </li>
<li>Ensures and implements the policies and procedures related to transportation of detainees throughout the area. Develops training and mentoring opportunities to assist staff in carrying out their work in a safe and efficient manner.</li>
<li>Provides overall supervisory duties of the Transportation Supervisors and indirect supervision to the Transportation Officers assigned to the facility. Approves scheduling of Transportation Officers. Approves performance improvement plans for staff as needed. Approves disciplinary recommendations when Transportation Officers do not follow the strict policies and procedures for transporting detainees. Recommends additional disciplinary action up to and including termination if Transportation Officers’ performance has not improved.</li>
<li>Ensures the continual improvement the Transportation Officer's knowledge and skills by facilitating training classes and material. Approves refresher defensive driving courses to ensure Transportation Officers are knowledgeable on current policies and procedures. Promotes the Transportation area within and outside of the facility to attract new employees are retain existing ones.</li>
<li>Manages the Transportation budget for the facility. Provides analyses and recommendations for improvements of the area. Works with and locates vehicle contractors in the area to ensure mechanical needs are available for the facility. Manages maintenance costs without jeopardizing safety components.</li>
<li>Reviews maintenance service schedules and repairs of all assigned vehicles. Ensures that all defects identified by the Transportation Officer or an inspector are promptly repaired. Ensures effective recordkeeping and scheduling of vehicle service and inspection dates. </li>
<li>Ensures that all roadside assistance is provided in a timely basis including coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement as required for assistance with transport and security issues until additional transport units arrive.</li>
<li>Ensures that all reports and investigations of accidents are conducted and thoroughly written in a timely basis. Provides additional investigations if necessary. Maintains a facility accident report record of all vehicle incidents no matter how minor.</li>
<li>Participates in the facility’s safety committee, and GTI safety reviews of vehicle incidents.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations. Provides subject matter expert knowledge on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) compliance and regulation issues.</li>
<li>Attends outside meetings with organizational, federal, or state representatives.</li>
<li>Maintains regulatory knowledge by attending at least eight hours per year of transportation or regulatory topics related to transportation activities. Creates networks with transportation authorities to ensure the facility is knowledgeable on transportation activities.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
<ul>
<li>High School diploma or GED certificate.</li>
<li>Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.</li>
<li>One (1) year experience in detainee and inmate transportation with demonstrated experience in leading, directing, or supervising the work of others.</li>
<li>Obtain a minimum of a valid “Class B” (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months of appointment to position. </li>
<li>Eighty (80) hours of verified and certified driver’s training from an approved company trainer and as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation within six (6) months of appointment to position. </li>
<li>A current driver’s license 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.</li>
<li>Passing a company and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol test.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience to function in a supervisory capacity.</li>
<li>Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.</li>
<li>Must have completed necessary training as defined by the Department of Transportation (DOT).</li>
<li>Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, Defensive Tactics and Firearms.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of State/Contracting Agency laws relating to corrections.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret complex written/oral communication, documents, and instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.</li>
<li>Ability to give instructions in a manner that provided teamwork and a cooperative spirit.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain high tolerance to mental stress.</li>
<li>Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to work in varying climatic conditions.</li>
<li>Proven proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and software related to report writing, employee scheduling and information submission to the GEONET.</li>
<li>Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.</li>
</ul>
GEO Secured Services

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are:
GEO 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.
Why Work for GEO:
<ul>
<li>We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.</li>
<li>Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.</li>
</ul>
 
Responsibilities
Summary:
Responsible for conducting investigations as directed by the Facility Administrator. Responds to and processes crime scenes. Prepares Investigative Reports.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Conducts investigative reports by determining appropriate information, interviewing, researching, and other necessary duties to fully understand the nature of the event.</li>
<li>Writes reports that explain findings.</li>
<li>May recommend appropriate action if necessary.</li>
<li>May supervise and guide non-shift Correctional Officers.</li>
<li>Acts as liaison between security and other departments.</li>
<li>Submits daily shift activity reports to ranking authority.</li>
<li>Reviews reports written by officers during shift and assures the reports are submitted.</li>
<li>Performs those duties associated with Grievance Coordinator's post order.</li>
<li>Relays information from supervisors to correctional officers.</li>
<li>Assures that officers receive on-the-job training and safety training as required.</li>
<li>Assures that SSI assignments, job descriptions, etc., are appropriate.</li>
<li>Assures that pre-hearing documentation is correct.</li>
<li>Assures that daily safety inspections for security areas are documented.</li>
<li>Counsels officers/inmates as needed.</li>
<li>Assists in the preparation of employee evaluations.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
<ul>
<li>High School diploma or equivalent.</li>
<li>Four (4) years experience in correctional setting; two (2) of which were a supervisory position.</li>
<li>Nine (9) months as a Correctional Officer, or; Six (6) months as a Correctional Officer and 24 (twenty-four) hours of college courses in Criminal Justice related fields.</li>
<li>Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion.</li>
<li>Must be a commissioned Corrections Officer.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of any and all applicable court orders.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of GEO policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.</li>
<li>Ability to give instructions and have them carried out.</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate staffing requirement for security supervisors and officers.</li>
<li>Ability to write communications, documents, policies, court room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain high tolerance to mental stress.</li>
<li>Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to work outdoors in varying climatic conditions. </li>
</ul>
GEO Secured Services

STG INVESTIGATOR

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are:
GEO 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.
Why Work for GEO:
<ul>
<li>We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.</li>
<li>Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.</li>
</ul>
 
Responsibilities
Summary:
The Senior Manager, Transportation is responsible for the overall management of the transportation area for the USMS transportation contract including ensuring that all transportation activities are coordinated between the three hub locations and scheduled on a timely basis, sufficient staff is available and ready to transport detainees to various locations, and all operations are in compliance with federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>The Senior Manager, Transportation ensures that the Transportation staffing plan is maintained according to contract guidelines. Recruits, interviews and makes final recommendations of new candidates to Rio Grande HR department. Assists in explaining and reviews all employment forms to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.</li>
<li>Ensures and implements the policies and procedures related to transportation of detainees throughout the area. Develops training and mentoring opportunities to assist staff in carrying out their work in a safe and efficient manner.</li>
<li>Provides overall supervisory duties of the Transportation Supervisors and direct supervision to the Transportation Officers assigned to the contract. Approves scheduling of Transportation Officers. Approves performance improvement plans for staff as needed. Approves disciplinary recommendations to include placing staff on work improvement plans when Transportation Officers fail to follow the policies and procedures for transporting detainees. Recommends additional disciplinary action up to and including termination if Transportation Officers’ performance has not improved.</li>
<li>Ensures the continual development of the Transportation Officer's knowledge and skills by facilitating training classes and material. Approves refresher defensive driving courses to ensure Transportation Officers are knowledgeable on current policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Promotes the Transportation area within and outside of the facility to attract new employees are retain existing ones.</li>
<li>Manages the Transportation budget for the contract. Provides analyses and recommendations for improvements of the area. Works with and locates vehicle contractors in the area to ensure mechanical needs are available for the facility. Manages maintenance costs without jeopardizing safety components.</li>
<li>Reviews maintenance service schedules and repairs of all assigned vehicles. Ensures that all defects identified by the Transportation Officer or an inspector are promptly repaired. Ensures effective recordkeeping and scheduling of vehicle service and inspection dates.</li>
<li>Ensures that all roadside assistance is provided in a timely basis including coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement as required for assistance with transport and security issues until additional transport units arrive.</li>
<li>Ensures that all reports and investigations of accidents are conducted and thoroughly written in a timely basis. Provides additional investigations if necessary. Maintains a facility accident report record of all vehicle incidents no matter how minor.</li>
<li>Participates in the facility’s safety committee, and GTI safety reviews of vehicle incidents.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations. Provides subject matter expert knowledge on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) compliance and regulation issues.</li>
<li>Attends outside meetings with organizational, federal, or state representatives.</li>
<li>Prepares presentation material for GEO board meetings, management conferences and client related meetings.</li>
<li>Upon request gives guest lectures or presentations to civic, client, and other work-related groups or organizations.</li>
<li>Maintains regulatory knowledge by attending at least eight (8) hours per year of transportation or regulatory topics related to transportation activities. Creates networks with transportation authorities to ensure the facility is knowledgeable on transportation activities.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
<ul>
<li>College degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration or related field OR seven (7) years of experience in detainee and inmate transportation with demonstrated experience in leading, directing, or supervising the work of others.</li>
<li>Obtain a minimum of a valid “Class B” (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months of appointment to position.</li>
<li>Eighty (80) hours of verified and certified driver’s training from an approved agency or private company.</li>
<li>A current driver’s license 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.</li>
<li>Passing a company and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol test.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience to function in a supervisory capacity.</li>
<li>Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military. Must have completed necessary training as defined by the Department of Transportation (DOT).</li>
<li>Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, Defensive Tactics and Firearms.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of federal and/or State/Contracting Agency laws relating to corrections.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret complex written/oral communication, documents, and instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.</li>
<li>Ability to give instructions in a manner that provided teamwork and a cooperative spirit.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain high tolerance to mental stress.</li>
<li>Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to work in varying climatic conditions.</li>
<li>Proven proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and software related to report writing, employee scheduling and information submission to the GEONET.</li>
<li>Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department. </li>
</ul>
GEO Secured Services

SR. MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are:
GEO 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.
Why Work for GEO:
<ul>
<li>We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.</li>
<li>Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.</li>
</ul>
 
Responsibilities
Summary:
Responsible for the security, inventory, and maintenance of the facility armory including all firearms, other security equipment, chemical agents and key control.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Ensures the safe handling of all firearms, chemical agents and ammunition.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to key control. May assist in the development and implementation of updated policies, procedures and regulations for the custody, security and/or treatment of inmates/detainees. Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Ensures all equipment is issued and signed for on the Arsenal Equipment Issue log. Responsible for maintaining records and preparing reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or equivalent certification required.</li>
<li>Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.</li>
<li>One (1) year of experience in a correctional facility with responsibility for direct supervision over inmates/detainees or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.</li>
<li>Must be flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, possess a working knowledge of correctional laws, applicable court orders, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.</li>
<li>Must have a proven work history with sound abilities to write communications, documents, policy, court room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.</li>
<li>Must be able to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.</li>
<li>Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion. Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms.</li>
</ul>
GEO Secured Services

LOCKSMITH/ARMORY OFFICER

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are:
GEO 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.
Why Work for GEO:
<ul>
<li>We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.</li>
<li>Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.</li>
</ul>
 
Responsibilities
Summary
Responsible for the security, inventory, and maintenance of the facility armory including all firearms, other security equipment, chemical agents and key control.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Ensures the safe handling of all firearms, chemical agents and ammunition.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to key control. May assist in the development and implementation of updated policies, procedures and regulations for the custody, security and/or treatment of inmates/detainees. Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Ensures all equipment is issued and signed for on the Arsenal equipment issue log. Responsible for maintaining records and preparing reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or equivalent certification required.</li>
<li>One (1) year of experience in a correctional facility with responsibility for direct supervision over inmates/detainees or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.</li>
<li>Must be flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, possess a working knowledge of correctional laws, applicable court orders and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.</li>
<li>Must have a proven work history with sound abilities to write communications, documents, policy, court room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.</li>
<li>Must be able to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.</li>
<li>Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion. Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms.</li>
</ul>
GEO Secured Services

ARMORY/LOCKSMITH OFFICER

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Overview
Are you experienced in managing operations and ensuring security within a challenging environment? If you want to be part of something that offers advancement opportunities and believe investing in your community is important, then this position is for you! In your position as an Assistant Shift Supervisor, your main objective will be to create an atmosphere that contributes to the safety and security of detainees/inmates and the development of staff. Is your career ready to be transformed?
Join a Community That Cares:
Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.
 
Responsibilities
Your main tasks:
In your Sergeant role, you will be responsible for all security and control related functions during your duty shift. Your goal is to provide maximum facility coordination in detainee supervision and safety.
<ul>
<li>Supervise detainees during mealtime.</li>
<li>Routinely inspect all security equipment (doors, gates, fences, lighting systems, etc.).</li>
<li>Ensure all reports written by officers during shift are submitted as required.</li>
<li>Oversee necessary on-the-job and safety training for officers.</li>
<li>Supervise perimeter inspection (detecting safety hazards, testing alarm systems, etc.).</li>
<li>Investigate and report all instances of detainee disturbances.</li>
<li>Help detainees/inmates who have been injured, ill, or traumatized with prompt and appropriate assistance.</li>
<li>Work with detainee workers, provide training, and inspect their work.</li>
<li>Participate in decisions regarding performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and job assignments.</li>
<li>Conduct regular physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. </li>
<li>High school diploma or equivalent certification required.</li>
<li>Must meet the requirements of being a Correctional Officer.</li>
<li>One (1) year of experience working in a correctional setting required.</li>
<li>Must be flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees/inmates and staff, possess a working knowledge of correctional laws, applicable court orders and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.</li>
<li>Must have a proven work history with sound abilities to write communications, documents, policy, court room defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.</li>
<li>Must be able to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers.</li>
<li>Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certificate of satisfactory completion. Ability to obtain certification for training such as CPR, First Aid and firearms.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements:
In this position, you will frequently walk and stand. You should also be able to occasionally:
<ul>
<li>Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs.</li>
<li>Bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level.</li>
<li>Drive automatic equipment vehicles.</li>
<li>Climb, sit, and work in extreme temperatures.</li>
</ul>
GEO Secured Services

ASST SHIFT SUPERVISOR

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are:
GEO 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.
Why Work for GEO:
<ul>
<li>We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.</li>
<li>Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.</li>
</ul>
 
Responsibilities
Summary
This position is responsible for the overall management of the transportation area for the facility including ensuring that all transportation activities are coordinated and scheduled on a timely basis, sufficient staff is available and ready to transport detainees to various locations, and all operations are in compliance with federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Ensures that the Transportation staffing plan is maintained according to contract guidelines. Makes final recommendations of new candidates to the Warden for approval. Reviews all employment forms to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.</li>
<li>Ensures and implements the policies and procedures related to transportation of detainees throughout the area. Develops training and mentoring opportunities to assist staff in carrying out their work in a safe and efficient manner.</li>
<li>Provides overall supervisory duties of the Transportation Supervisors and indirect supervision to the Transportation Officers assigned to the facility. Approves scheduling of Transportation Officers. Approves performance improvement plans for staff as needed. Approves disciplinary recommendations when Transportation Officers do not follow the strict policies and procedures for transporting detainees. Recommends additional disciplinary action up to and including termination if Transportation Officers’ performance has not improved.</li>
<li>Ensures the continual improvement the Transportation Officer's knowledge and skills by facilitating training classes and material. Approves refresher defensive driving courses to ensure Transportation Officers are knowledgeable on current policies and procedures. Promotes the Transportation area within and outside of the facility to attract new employees are retain existing ones.</li>
<li>Manages the Transportation budget for the facility. Provides analyses and recommendations for improvements of the area. Works with and locates vehicle contractors in the area to ensure mechanical needs are available for the facility. Manages maintenance costs without jeopardizing safety components.</li>
<li>Reviews maintenance service schedules and repairs of all assigned vehicles. Ensures that all defects identified by the Transportation Officer or an inspector are promptly repaired. Ensures effective recordkeeping and scheduling of vehicle service and inspection dates.</li>
<li>Ensures that all roadside assistance is provided in a timely basis including coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement as required for assistance with transport and security issues until additional transport units arrive.</li>
<li>Ensures that all reports and investigations of accidents are conducted and thoroughly written in a timely basis. Provides additional investigations if necessary. Maintains a facility accident report record of all vehicle incidents no matter how minor.</li>
<li>Participates in the facility’s safety committee, and GTI safety reviews of vehicle incidents.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organization laws, rules, and regulations. Provides subject matter expert knowledge on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) compliance and regulation issues.</li>
<li>Attends outside meetings with organizational, federal, or state representatives.</li>
<li>Maintains regulatory knowledge by attending at least eight (8) hours per year of transportation or regulatory topics related to transportation activities. Creates networks with transportation authorities to ensure the facility is knowledgeable on transportation activities.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
<ul>
<li>High School diploma or GED certificate.</li>
<li>Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.</li>
<li>One (1) year experience in detainee and inmate transportation with demonstrated experience in leading, directing, or supervising the work of others.</li>
<li>Possess a valid “Class B” (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement.</li>
<li>Eighty (80) hours of verified and certified driver’s training from an approved company trainer and as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation within six (6) months of appointment to position.</li>
<li>A current driver’s license 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.</li>
<li>Passing a company and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol test.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience to function in a supervisory capacity.</li>
<li>Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.</li>
<li>Must have completed necessary training as defined by the Department of Transportation (DOT).</li>
<li>Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, Defensive Tactics and Firearms.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of State/Contracting Agency laws relating to corrections.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret complex written/oral communication, documents, and instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.</li>
<li>Ability to give instructions in a manner that provided teamwork and a cooperative spirit.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain high tolerance to mental stress.</li>
<li>Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to work in varying climatic conditions.</li>
<li>Proven proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and software related to report writing, employee scheduling and information submission to the GEONET.</li>
<li>Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.</li>
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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are:
GEO 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.
Why Work for GEO:
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<li>We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.</li>
<li>Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.</li>
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Responsibilities
Role and Responsibilities:
As Captain, you will act as the shift commander, directing all security and control operations during a shift. This also means overseeing staff and providing maximum facility coordination, detainee supervision and safety as well as preparing records and reports. In this role, you will:
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<li>Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures (including emergency procedures) and regulations for custody, security, and treatment of detainees.</li>
<li>Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire, and other facility regulations.</li>
<li>Review disciplinary matters concerning both staff and detainees.</li>
<li>Coordinate staffing requirements for security supervisors and officers and assess staff effectiveness.</li>
<li>Respond to all unusual occurrences.</li>
<li>Provide direct line supervision over correctional officers; make assignments, review post orders, and assure that staff is trained in implementation of all procedures.</li>
<li>Promote an atmosphere conducive to character development (encourage favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of facilities and influencing relationships among detainees).</li>
<li>Facilitate prompt assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.</li>
<li>Give primary guidance when issues arise; make referrals for more complex problems.</li>
<li>Support, clarify and help detainees relate to all facility programs.</li>
<li>Write various documents, including policies, courtroom defenses and contract negotiations.</li>
<li>Implement facility goals.</li>
<li>Monitor daily logs.</li>
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Qualifications
Competencies Required:
Excellent leadership skills, flexibility, team spirit and the ability to work with a diverse group of people are among this job’s top requirements. Apply if you are qualified as a Corrections Officer, have worthwhile qualities with which an inmate can identify.
Minimum Requirements:
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<li>Must meet same basic qualifications as a Corrections Officer.</li>
<li>Minimum high school graduate or equivalent; related college courses highly desirable.</li>
<li>Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which was in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.</li>
<li>Must be representative of worthwhile qualities with which an inmate can identify. Must be emotionally stable and understanding. Must be flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to the total needs of the inmates.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of laws relating to corrections.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of all applicable court orders.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret complex written/oral communication, documents, and instructions.</li>
<li>Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance.</li>
<li>Ability to give instructions and have them carried out.</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate staffing requirement for security supervisors and officers.</li>
<li>Ability to write communication documents, policies, courtroom defenses, contract negotiations, and other required written correspondence.</li>
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Physical Requirements:
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<li>Frequently: sit.</li>
<li>Occasionally: lift or carry up to 10 lbs.; push or pull up to 40 lbs.; bend or stoop; reach above shoulder level; work with machinery; walk; stand.</li>
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