Armed Security Transportation Officer/ West Friendship, MD

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform transportation duties in accordance with PBNDS Standards and Training.
• Document all detainee transports, ensuring the safety of detainee records and possessions at all times.
• Provide trip documentation to the Transportation Coordinator promptly.
• Inform the Operations Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator, and/or Project Manager of any route changes.
• Obtain all necessary detainee documentation from the transferring facility/agency before departure.
• Maintain organized vehicle maintenance and service records in designated binders.
• Report any safety-related transportation issues immediately, completing a vehicle repair order for the Fleet Management Supervisor.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections on your assigned vehicle before leaving the hub.
• Ensure all required equipment is present in your assigned vehicle, including first aid kits, insurance cards, flares, and security devices (refer to the vehicle equipment list).
• Arrive for work at the scheduled time assigned by the Operations Supervisor.
• If stationed at a guard post, such as a hospital, adhere to Post Orders and hospital protocols.
• Carry your guard card, weapons permit, ICE ID, Company ID, and medical card (if applicable) at all times.
• Complete a post-vehicle check at the end of your assignment.
• Submit any gas receipts to the Fleet Management Supervisor.
• Report any accidents, incidents, or injuries related to transportation duties, completing any required incident reports before departure.
• Complete a Record of Presence (ROP), equipment, and key sign-in/out sheets, along with all necessary daily paperwork.
• Maintain a valid Armed Guard/Firearms permit to perform transport duties. This includes passing periodic firearms recertification; failure to do so may result in reassignment.
• The Contractor will certify proficiency quarterly. Training will cover Use of Force, Tactics, Weapon Safety, and Range Qualifications.
• All Armed Officers must recertify with their duty handgun according to Federal contract or state requirements, achieving a minimum score of 200 (80%) out of 250 points while demonstrating safe weapon handling.
• Be prepared for rotating shifts, as this is a 24/7 contract.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma.
• A current federal background investigation with access or the ability to obtain it (e-QIP).
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer and/or Military Police Officer, or six (6) months of experience as a security officer involved in the detention of civil or administrative detainees, or two (2) years of active-duty military service with an honorable discharge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data entry.
• Effective organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Valid Maryland Wear and Carry Permit.
• A Valid Maryland Security Guard Certification.
• A Valid Commercial Driver’s License for the state of residence.

Necessary Physical Requirements

• Maintain a constant state of mental alertness.
• Maintain physical fitness for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods.
• Daily exposure to various individuals with unknown medical histories may lead to potential exposure to contagious air and bloodborne pathogens.

Additional Qualifying Factors

• Ability to obtain and maintain Federal Government Clearance (Public Trust or Secret).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Maryland Wear Carry Permit.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Maryland Security Guard Certification.
• Ability to pass pre-hire and random drug tests and physical examinations.
• A Valid Driver’s License for the state of residence.