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TRANSPORTATION OFFICER (PORT)
full-timeTacoma

Summary

Location

Tacoma

Type

full-time

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Benefits Information

VACATION TIME:

80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years

120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years

160 Hours - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years

200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above

SICK TIME: Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including: 

• 401 (k) + 401(k) Matching

• Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Employee Discounts

• Dental Insurance

• Jury Duty

• Flexible Spending Account

• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Reduced Tuition Rates

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Training

• Farmers Auto Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Legal Shield services

• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

• Bereavement Leave

• Norton LifeLock benefits

• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

Summary

This position is responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conducts pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections of all vehicles operated. Provides written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) at the end of each trip or shift and ensures that all potential safety defects are reported to the Transportation Supervisor.
  • Ensures that all permits and licenses are in order before beginning a trip. Notifies the Transportation Manager if there are problems before initiating a trip.
  • Ensures that vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip. Notifies the Transportation Manager if there are problems before initiating a trip.
  • Completes all necessary paperwork and reports in an accurate and thorough manner. Ensures that all reports are turned into the facility according to described policies and procedures.
  • Ensures that detainees are properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in a vehicle. Ensures that all paperwork is obtained and completely accurately and thoroughly when obtaining detainees at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations.
  • Ensures that all safety measures are followed at all time while transporting detainees, including but not limited, to all application federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Immediately contacts safety authorizations and facility management in the event of an accident. Provides detailed information, both verbally and written, to requesting authorities.
  • Delivers vehicles for servicing and picks them up when ready.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • A valid “Class B” or “Class C” Chauffeurs Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement at time of hire.
  • 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.
  • Must have completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
  • Certification in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or Military.
  • 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.
  • Passing a company and Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol test.
  • Ability to work overtime frequently.
  • Ability to travel extended periods of time with frequent overnight stays.
  • Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
  • Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
  • Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
  • Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 hour period.
  • Must be mature, flexible, and able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees as well as staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
  • Must have resided within the United States or its territories for the last five (5) years.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Vehicle Inspection,Safety Compliance,Paperwork Management,Detainee Security,Accident Reporting,Vehicle Maintenance,Communication Skills,Stress Management,Driver Training,Time Management,Attention to Detail,Teamwork,Flexibility,Computer Skills,Problem Solving,Physical Fitness

About The GEO Group

Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation

The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of CareTM."​ GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services across the entire corrections spectrum. The GEO Continuum of CareTM is enhanced in-custody offender rehabilitation programming, including cognitive behavioral treatment, integrated with post–release support services.

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.

For information visit
GEO’s Homepage: www.geogroup.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/geogroup
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGEOGroupInc
Careers site: www.jobs.geogroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO is the Law:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Security and Investigations
Founding Year: 1984

What you'll do

  • The Transportation Officer is responsible for securely transporting detainees and ensuring vehicle safety and maintenance. This includes conducting inspections, completing paperwork, and adhering to safety regulations during transportation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a TRANSPORTATION OFFICER (PORT) do at The GEO Group?

As a TRANSPORTATION OFFICER (PORT) at The GEO Group, you will: the Transportation Officer is responsible for securely transporting detainees and ensuring vehicle safety and maintenance. This includes conducting inspections, completing paperwork, and adhering to safety regulations during transportation..

Why join The GEO Group as a TRANSPORTATION OFFICER (PORT)?

The GEO Group is a leading Security and Investigations company.

Is the TRANSPORTATION OFFICER (PORT) position at The GEO Group remote?

The TRANSPORTATION OFFICER (PORT) position at The GEO Group is based in Tacoma, Washington, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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