MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION

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:

Up to seven (7) days annually

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 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in the facility's safety committee, and GTI safety reviews of vehicle incidents.
• 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.
• Attends outside meetings with organizational, federal, or state representatives.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: