Transportation Officer

Transportation Officer - Armed

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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., an Allied Universal Company, is hiring a Transportation Officer - Armed. The Transportation Officer is responsible for the secure and safe transportation, guarding and escorting, of individuals from specified sites to designated points. Transportation Officers duties include, but are not limited to, 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 services, courtroom guarding, security services, and other related transportation and guard duties. The Transportation Officer is responsible for ensuring that the transportation vehicles are in safe and correct working order. The Transportation Officer is to ensure that they are in complete control of the transport vehicles at all times and that vehicles are operated in a safe and legal manner.

Pay Rate : $48.34

Full Time, must be available to work grave / overnight shifts including weekends and holidays.

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)

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to meet and maintain any applicable licensing, including driver's license or certification requirements

California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Armed Security Guard License with a 40-caliber or 9mm endorsement

Must be a citizen of the United Sates

As a condition of employment, applicants will be 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

As a condition of employment, applicants will be 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

Employees shall have at least one (1) year of general experience that demonstrates the following :

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)

Possession of a current and valid Commercial Drivers License with a Passenger endorsement

Fluency in multiple languages (reading, writing, and speaking)

Possession of an active federal clearance

Benefits include health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions, ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities, and employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship / association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. G4S will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and / or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department.