Transportation Officer - Armed (TX)

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 operated legally and safely at all times.

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 completed accurately 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 applicable 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 driver’s license or certification requirements
• Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws; G4S will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws
• Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and a minimum of 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:
  • 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
  • Ability to compose reports
  • Exercise good judgment, alertness, and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of position responsibilities
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; able 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

• Texas Commission License for armed security personnel
• 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

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 your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and more

Pay

$32.96 per hour