Quality Control Lead – Detainee Transport Operations

GardaWorld Federal Services

. Establish, monitor, and enforce compliance standards for secure detainee transport operations across Texas, with limited operations extending into New Mexico and Oklahoma .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance auditing and quality control within secure transport operations, with a strong focus on federal standards and regulations. Proficient in developing corrective action plans and conducting thorough audits to ensure adherence to safety and operational protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compliance AuditingQuality ControlFederal Government Contracting ComplianceCorrective Action PlansDetainee Transport Standards

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Audit ReportingCompliance Checklist CreationFleet Safety Regulations

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical CapabilitiesProfessional Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Detainee TransportPBNDS StandardsDOT RegulationsGovernment ContractingLaw Enforcement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, monitor, and enforce compliance standards for secure detainee transport operations across Texas, with limited operations extending into New Mexico and Oklahoma
Conduct routine and unannounced quality control audits of transport routes, vehicle fleets, holding facilities, and field personnel
Monitor adherence to federal detainee transport standards, ICE/PBNDS requirements, Department of Transportation motor carrier regulations, and state security mandates
Audit fleet maintenance logs, vehicle safety inspection checklists, driver logbooks, and equipment standards
Identify operational deficiencies and investigate non-compliance incidents
Develop, track, and implement Corrective Action Plans to prevent recurrence
Review and refine operational SOPs, detainee custody protocols, and security guard procedures
Generate monthly quality reports, audit findings summaries, and compliance performance metrics for leadership and government contracting officers
Collaborate with operational supervisors to train personnel on compliance standards, security protocols, and continuous quality improvement methodologies
Serve as lead point of contact during government compliance reviews, inspections, and external quality audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or compliance auditing within secure transport, law enforcement, corrections, or similar government contracting environments
Preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of training and quality assurance experience)
Deep understanding of federal government contracting compliance, detainee transport standards, PBNDS standards, and DOT fleet safety regulations
Ability to create compliance checklists, perform root cause analysis, write technical audit reports, and manage corrective action tracking systems
Must pass a rigorous federal background investigation and obtain/maintain required security clearance
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Willingness to travel up to 50% across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma for field audits
Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and professional written/verbal 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
Full-time exempt/salaried position
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace
Disability or special-needs accommodation available