Transportation Officer

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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