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The GEO Group —Durham, NC
- $25.97 an hour
- Extended hours
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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DETENTION OFFICER - CERTIFIED Multiple
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $51,504 - $87,763 a year
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
DETENTION OFFICER - CADET (Multiple)
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $49.05 - $83,583.00 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Ability to sit for extended periods
COUNSELOR - YOUTH HOME -MULTIPLE
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $50,004 - $67,605 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
COUNSELOR - YOUTH HOME, PART-TIME - 40000762
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $24.04 - $33.12 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
COUNSELOR - YOUTH HOME, PART-TIME - 40000761
Durham County —Durham, NC
- $24.04 - $33.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
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State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services —Wake County, NC
- $22 - $45 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
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Meredith College —Raleigh, NC
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
Marine Interdiction Agent
Customs and Border Protection —United States
- $76,745 - $142,199 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)

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DETENTION OFFICER - CADET (Multiple)
Durham County —Durham, NC
Must possess or be able to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license. Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties, prepares court lists…
$49.05 - $83,583.00 a year
DETENTION OFFICER - CERTIFIED Multiple
Durham County —Durham, NC
Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Prepare routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties, prepares court lists.
$51,504 - $87,763 a year

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SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group -
Durham, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.97 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Computer literacy
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Desktop applications

Full Job Description

Benefits Information:

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

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.

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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:

Role and Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained. Your tasks include:

Assisting management when unique or unexpected problems arise while transporting detainees (help develop effective and efficient solutions).
Reviewing all vehicle inspection reports, developing summaries for Transportation management.
Ensuring that all permits and licenses for assigned vehicles are in order.
Ensuring vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip and notifying the Transportation management if there are problems.
Properly tracking DOT HOS on Electronic Logging Devices.
Participating in interviewing and screening of applicant Transport Officers.
Reviewing all necessary paperwork, ensuring that all reports are turned into the Transportation management according to described policies and procedures.
Ensuring that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety measures while transporting detainees.

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 minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer with Arrest Authority; or a minimum of three (3) years of Prisoner Handling and detention experience as a Corrections, Detention, or Military Police Officer. Previous Experience may be credited toward meeting the mandatory experience.
Two (2) years of driving experience in a transportation capacity.
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.
CDL driver's license or CDL permit preferred, must obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire
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 required.
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.

Aside from driving automatic equipment vehicles, you should also be able to:

Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. (sometimes more)
Reach above shoulder level.
Work with machinery.
Bend, stoop, climb, walk, stand, sit, and work in extreme temperatures.

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Pay: Pay USD $25.97/Hr.

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