Transportation Officer

Job overview

The Transportation Officer role is onsite in Jena, LA; compensation is $28.88 per hour. The GEO Group provides correctional and community reentry services to government partners. The officer securely transports detainees between destinations while ensuring vehicle safety, required documentation, and compliance with applicable transportation and organizational rules.

What you'll do

• Inspect vehicles before, during, and after trips and submit inspection reports
• verify permits, licenses, and safety equipment
• complete trip paperwork
• secure detainees during transport
• follow applicable safety requirements
• report accidents
• deliver vehicles for servicing and retrieve them when ready.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

transportation officer

detainee transport

vehicle inspections

safety compliance

trip documentation

passenger endorsement

class b or c license

jena la

the geo group

$28.88/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive employee benefits and competitive wages supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Why this role

The role requires a Class B or Class C chauffeur’s driver’s license with Passenger endorsement, 80 hours of verified driver training, and approved corrections, law enforcement, or military training certification.

About the employer

The GEO Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.