Site Supervisor; Armed), Detainee Transport Operations
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Security
Armed Security
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Site Supervisor (Armed), Detainee Transport Operations2 days ago Requisition
POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS
Location
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Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Tyler, Abilene, San Angelo, Midland, Lubbock, Fort Stockton, Amarillo, Hallettsville (all TX)
Full-Time/Part-Time
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Full-time
FLSA Status
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Non-Exempt/Hourly
Travel Requirement: Yes – Up to 25%
Teleworking
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No
Pay
: $40/hr. ($34.91 Base + $5.09 H&W)
* Pay rates listed reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements. Pay is based on numerous factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Position Overview
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In this role, you will oversee daily field operations, local staging hubs, and transport officer teams for secure detainee transport across Texas, with limited operations extending into New Mexico and Oklahoma. This role provides direct, hands-on leadership to ensure that vehicle pre-trip inspections, detainee intake procedures, and shift handoffs strictly adhere to government regulations and contractual security protocols. You will serve as the first line of management for transport officers, coordinating daily shifts, monitoring local fleet maintenance, and resolving immediate operational issues.
Working closely with the Operations Manager, your leadership will guarantee seamless execution, officer safety, and secure transit across all assigned field routes.
Responsibilities
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- Provide direct leadership and operational oversight for armed transport officers and other support staff.
- Conduct and verify pre-trip vehicle safety inspections, equipment checks, and routine vehicle maintenance logging to keep fleet assets mission-ready.
- Enforce strict adherence to secure custody guidelines, search procedures, restraint protocols, and transfer handoffs in full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Coordinate officer duty rosters, manage daily shift briefings, and ensure proper coverage for scheduled and emergency transport runs across the region.
- Serve as the primary initial point of contact for field emergencies, vehicle breakdowns, route delays, or security incidents, implementing immediate response actions.
- Audit officer logbooks, hours-of-service compliance, and safety equipment standards to ensure constant audit-readiness for government inspections.
- Manage local inventories of security restraints, communication devices, protective equipment, and vehicle supplies.
- Maintain professional relationships with local detention facility staff, law enforcement, and contracting officers at transit intake/outtake points.
Qualifications
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- Must possess a Texas Level III Commissioned Armed Security Officer License.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a registered approved 9mm semiautomatic pistol or .45 ACP handgun
- Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or lead experience in secure transport, detention, law enforcement, armed security, or commercial fleet logistics.
- High School Diploma or GED required (Associate’s degree or relevant military/law enforcement leadership training preferred).
- Deep familiarity with government detainee transport standards, secure custody protocols, and DOT vehicle safety regulations.
- Hands-on knowledge of vehicle preventive maintenance tracking, pre-trip safety checklists, and basic fleet management procedures.
- Must be able to pass a rigorous federal background investigation, drug screening, and obtain/maintain required security clearance.
- Must hold a…
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