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The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Boise, ID · On-site

$25.60/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Helena, MT

$24.89/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Billings, MT · On-site

$26.36/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Billings, MT

$26.36/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Helena, MT · On-site

$24.89/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Boise, ID

$25.60/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

Town of Los Gatos, CA

Senior Transportation Planner

CA · On-site

$135K - $173K/yr

The Senior Transportation Planner will focus on managing projects and programs that support sustainable transportation opportunities for the Town while addressing and improving mobility, safety ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Aurora, CO

$34.79/hr

... Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an accurate and ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

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How much do senior transport jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior transport in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Transport Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Transport Specialist, you need expertise in logistics management, transportation planning, and a related degree such as logistics, supply chain management, or engineering. Familiarity with transport management systems (TMS), route optimization software, and relevant certifications like Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are common requirements. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help manage teams and coordinate complex transport operations. These skills ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant transportation solutions that are critical for organizational success.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Transport professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Senior Transport professionals often encounter challenges such as coordinating complex logistics, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and managing tight schedules in a dynamic environment. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including drivers, logistics coordinators, and management, are crucial to overcome these obstacles. Staying updated with industry best practices and leveraging technology for route optimization can also help address operational challenges and improve overall efficiency.

What is a Senior Transport professional?

A Senior Transport professional is an experienced individual who oversees and manages the planning, coordination, and execution of transportation operations within an organization. Their responsibilities typically include optimizing logistics, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing teams, improving efficiency, and developing strategies for the safe and cost-effective movement of goods or people. Senior Transport professionals often hold leadership roles and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve organizational goals in the transportation sector.
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Infographic showing various Senior Transport job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

The GEO Group

West Valley City, UT

$27.09/hr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Key responsibilities

  • Securely transport detainees between destinations while ensuring vehicles are safe and properly maintained.

  • Assist management with developing solutions when unique or unexpected problems arise during transportation of detainees.

  • Review vehicle inspection reports, develop summaries for management, and suggest solutions as necessary.

The GEO Group rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 41 rated prisons

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 Transportation Manager in high-risk operations and high-profile federal government transportation contracts and must possess a CDL Class B with a (“P”) passenger endorsement. 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.
  • 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 the 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.

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