Armed Security Transportation Officer/ West Friendship, MD

Bering Straits Native Corp•West Friendship, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Professional Services is seeking Transportation Officers for Armed Ground Transportation Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Maryland. The candidate will assume full-time status at a salary of $27.68 per hour. The average completion time for onboarding and contract-required training is roughly between 4-8 weeks. This role requires maintaining a valid Armed Guard/Firearms permit, including passing periodic firearms recertification. 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. Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
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.
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.
Valid Driver’s License for the state of residence.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.

Nice To Haves

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

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.