Armed Transportation Officer

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

About the Role

The Transportation Officer is responsible for the secure and safe transportation, guarding, and escorting of individuals from specified sites to designated points. Duties include armed transportation services, escorting individuals to and from transport vehicles, and monitoring in accordance with customer’s standards. Transportation services entail over-the-road transport, courtroom guarding, security services, and other related duties. The officer ensures transportation vehicles are in safe working order and maintains control of the vehicles at all times while operating them safely and legally.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare transportation vehicles for daily operation requirements; perform pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles; fill out required paperwork to report any damage or defects
• Conduct pat-down searches; ensure individuals are properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in a vehicle
• Ensure all paperwork is obtained and completed accurately when obtaining individuals at a facility and delivering them to their destinations
• Safe operation of vehicles; follow all safety and legal measures, including federal, state, municipal, and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to meet and maintain any applicable licensing, including a driver’s license or certification requirements
• California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Armed Security Guard License with a 9mm endorsement
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Subject to a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and at least 21 years of age (as required by the Department of Transportation)
• 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
• At least one (1) year of general experience demonstrating:
  • 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, detailed written orders, training instructions, and materials
  • Ability to compose reports
  • Good judgment, alertness, and satisfactory performance through knowledge of position responsibilities
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
  • Active listening skills
  • Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Pay

$35.96 per hour

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions available. Must be able to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and/or holidays to meet client needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and more