Armed Transportation Officer

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare transportation vehicles for daily operation requirements; perform pre- and post-trip inspection of vehicles; fill out required paperwork to report any damage or defects
• Conduct pat-down searches; ensure that individuals are properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in a vehicle; ensure that all paperwork is obtained and completely accurately and thoroughly when obtaining individuals at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations
• Safe operation of vehicles; ensures that all safety and legal measures are followed at all times, including but not limited, to all application federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Qualifications (must Have)

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A current and valid driver's license
• Required to obtain and/or maintain security and armed licenses required by State of Hawaii
• A citizen of the United States
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws
• Pass a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• A minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and a minimum of 21 years of age (as required by the Department of Transportation)
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in any combination of the following: Law enforcement, Military police, Security officer engaged in functions related to correctional operations
• General experience demonstrating the following: The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public, capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations, ability to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, exercise good judgment, alertness, and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of their position responsibilities, effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly and accurately, active listening skills, ability to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy, ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Have)

• Possession of a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License with a Passenger endorsement
• Fluency in multiple languages (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Possession of an active federal clearance