Part Time Sr. Transportation Officer - As needed
Company: The GEO Group
Location: Scranton
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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: 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 The Senior Transportation Officer serves
as a lead worker assigned by the Assistant Director, Transportation
in high-risk operations and high-profile federal government
transportation contracts. It also is responsible for securely
transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the
vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly
maintained. Finally, this position assists management when
unexpected problems arise to develop effective and efficient
solutions. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Senior
Transportation Officer assists management when unique or unexpected
problems arise while transporting detainees. Helps to develop
effective and efficient solutions. The Senior Transportation
Officer reviews all vehicle inspection reports. Develops summaries
for Transportation management and notes commonalities from the
reports. Suggests solutions as necessary. Ensures that all permits
and licenses for all assigned vehicles are in order. The Senior
Transportation Officer verifies that vehicles have the necessary
safety equipment before initiating a trip. Notifies the
Transportation management if there are problems before assignments.
Provides security for detainees at offsite medical appointments,
hospitals, clinics, and mental health facilities. The Senior
Transportation Officer manages visitor access, prevents
unauthorized entry, and ensures that only authorized personnel
access restricted areas. Documents and reports incidents to include
security breaches, accidents, and conflicts. The Senior
Transportation Officer effectively uses verbal de-escalation
techniques and physical intervention if necessary to control
agitated or aggressive detainees. Properly tracks DOT HOS on
Electronic Logging Devices. The Senior Transportation Officer
assists with interviewing and screening of applicant Transport
Officers when required. Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports
in an accurate and thorough manner. Ensures that all reports are
turned into Transportation management according to described
policies and procedures. The Senior Transportation Officer ensures
that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while
transporting detainees. 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. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Three (3) years of continuous law
enforcement related experience which includes at least two (2)
years as a lead supervisor or supervisor OR successful completion
of GEO’s Supervision Training Course (certificate must be
provided.) Demonstrated leadership experience. 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 U.S. 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 and
staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress. Ability to
pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation. Willing
and able to travel for extended periods of time on short notice.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically
used by the department. May be required to obtain a USDOT medical
examiner certificate, “medical card” after hire. IND-GTI
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