ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
Company: The GEO Group
Location: West Valley City
Posted on: February 17, 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 Assistant Transportation Supervisor
assists in supervising the facility’s transportation operations and
personnel. It helps to ensure that Transportation Officers are
properly scheduled to transport inmate and vehicles are ready and
available. This position may perform the duties of the
Transportation Officer when necessary. It also supervises the
operations and personnel in the absence of the Transportation
Supervisor or Manager. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The
Assistant Transportation Supervisor assists Transportation
Supervisor or Manager in the training of Transportation Officers on
the policies and procedures related to transportation of detainees.
Schedules Transportation Officers’ work assignments. The Assistant
Transportation Supervisor monitors the Transportation Officers
during the preparation leaving and returning from the facility to
ensure the care and custody of detainees is maintained as per the
organizational and contract requirements. Reports any problems to
management for proper resolution. Ensures that maintenance services
schedules and repairs of all assigned vehicles. Ensures that all
defects identified by the Transportation Officer or an inspector
are promptly repaired. Reviews maintenance and repair work and
newly purchased vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance to
company standards. The Assistant Transportation Supervisor
responds, investigates, and prepares reports on any accidents by
assigned Transportation Officers. Transports detainees in the event
of emergencies or lack of Transportation/Perimeter Officer
availability. The Assistant Transportation Supervisor issues orders
for vehicle departures specified times and according to posted
schedules. Ensures Transportation Officers semi-annual weapons
qualifications are current. The Assistant Transportation Supervisor
ensures all Mission Trackers are complete and accurate. Maintains
documentation and supports records with monthly billings. Maintains
Department of Transportation (DOT) files. The Assistant
Transportation Supervisor 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 May perform the duties
of the Transportation Supervisor or Manager in his/her absence The
Assistant Transportation Supervisor performs other duties as
assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Must meet all of the
Transportation Officer qualifications. One (1) year transportation
experience. Valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must possess a State Firearms License. Must possess a State
Security Guard License. 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. Knowledge of DOT
requirements for Hours of Service and Vehicle inspections. Ability
to set standards and procedures to establish satisfactory levels of
performance, quality and productivity. Ability to coordinate the
demands of the transportation operations Effective personnel
interaction, communication skills, and problem solving techniques.
Sound and effective leadership skills. Ability to effectively train
staff. Ability to write reports, memorandum, policies, procedures,
and documentation. Ability to work with computers and the necessary
software typically used by the department.
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