Operations Manager, Detainee Transport Operations

GardaWorld Federal Services

. Manage daily route planning, driver dispatch, vehicle assignments, and schedule execution for transport operations across Texas, with operations extending into New Mexico and Oklahoma .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing secure detainee transport operations, including route planning, driver supervision, and compliance with DOT regulations. Proven ability to handle emergency situations and maintain operational metrics while ensuring safety and security protocols are followed.

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Operational Leadership ExperienceDOT Motor Carrier Safety RegulationsFleet Maintenance PracticesSecure Detention Transport ProceduresReal-Time Dispatch Management

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Hard Skills

Route PlanningDriver DispatchVehicle AssignmentsFleet MaintenanceEmergency Response ProceduresLogistics ManagementCompliance MonitoringOperational Metrics TrackingSafety InspectionsGovernment Regulations Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving CapabilitiesClear Leadership PresenceStrong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

Transport VehiclesRestraint GearCommunications EquipmentOfficer Protective Gear

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseGovernment Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Secure Detainee TransportGround OperationsField SupervisionOperational ManagementLogistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage daily route planning, driver dispatch, vehicle assignments, and schedule execution for transport operations across Texas, with operations extending into New Mexico and Oklahoma
Oversee routine fleet maintenance, pre-trip vehicle safety inspections, prompt repairs, and compliance with Department of Transportation maintenance standards
Directly supervise, schedule, and evaluate transport drivers, dispatchers, and field support staff
Enforce security detention transport protocols, secure custody practices, and emergency response procedures during transit operations
Monitor active transport runs and resolve route delays, mechanical issues, weather hazards, and emergency security incidents in the field
Ensure driver logbooks, hours-of-service compliance, vehicle safety checks, and detention facility transfer procedures conform to government regulations
Track specialized transport vehicles, restraint gear, communications equipment, and officer protective gear
Maintain daily operational metrics, mileage logs, maintenance records, and personnel duty logs for program management review
Travel 75% for field supervision across the regional network

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4–5 years of hands-on operational leadership experience in secure detainee transport ground operations
Preferred associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Criminal Justice, or related field, or equivalent operational management experience
Strong working knowledge of DOT motor carrier safety regulations, fleet maintenance practices, driver safety standards, and secure detention transport procedures
Proven ability to direct multi-route ground logistics, manage real-time dispatch, and handle emergency contingencies under pressure
Must pass a rigorous federal background investigation and obtain/maintain required government security clearance
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Willingness to travel across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma as needed for field supervision
Problem-solving capabilities
Clear leadership presence
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in extreme cold or hot weather, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise
Ability to remain stationary, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach
Ability to use carts, dollies, and other gear to move items
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 49 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/teleworking arrangement
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace
Disability or special-needs accommodation