Armed Security Transportation Officer

Bering Straits Native Corp•Springfield, MA

2d•$34 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Professional Services is seeking Armed Transportation Officers for Armed Ground Transportation Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Connecticut. The role involves performing transportation duties per PBNDS Standards and Training, ensuring detainee records and possessions are safeguarded, and providing trip documentation. Officers are responsible for vehicle maintenance, reporting safety issues, and conducting pre-trip inspections. Stationary guard posts, such as hospital duty, also require compliance with Post Orders and hospital protocol. Maintaining required permits and certifications, including firearms proficiency, is crucial. The position requires constant mental alertness and involves daily exposure to individuals with unknown medical histories, potentially leading to exposure to contagious pathogens. Long-distance travel may necessitate overnight hotel stays.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Current federal background investigation and access or ability to obtain (e-Qip).
Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Law Enforcement Officer and/or Military Police Officer or six (6) months experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to detailing civil or administrative detainees or, two (2) years active-duty military service with an honorable discharge.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and data entry.
Effective organizational skills.
Possession of a valid Armed Guard/Firearms permit.
Ability to obtain and maintain Federal Government Clearance.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License for the State you reside in.
Ability to pass pre-hire and random drug tests and physicals.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Wear Carry Permit for the site-specific state.
Possession of a valid Security Guard Certification for the site-specific state.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the state you reside in.
Possession of a USDOT Medical Card (for CDL license holders only).
Active Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform transportation duties per PBNDS Standards and Training.
Ensure all detainee transports are documented and detainee records and possessions are safeguarded at all times.
Provide trip documentation to the Transportation Coordinator in a timely manner.
Notify Operations Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator and/or Project Manager of any route variations.
Ensure that any required detainee documentation is obtained from the transferring facility/agency prior to departure.
Ensure that assigned vehicle maintenance and service records are in corresponding binders.
Report any safety related transportation issues immediately and complete a vehicle repair order and give to the Supervisor in charge of Fleet Management.
Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections on your assigned vehicle prior to departing the hub.
Ensure all required equipment is present in your assigned vehicle prior to departing. This shall include, but not limited to, first aid kits, insurance card, flares, security devices, etc.
Report for work at your scheduled time (assigned by Operations Supervisor daily).
If assigned to a stationary guard post, such as hospital duty, ensure compliance with Post Orders and hospital protocol.
Ensure you have in your possession at all times; guard card, weapons permit, ICE ID, Company ID, medical card (if applicable).
Complete post vehicle check at the completion of your assignment.
Forward any gas receipts to the Supervisor in charge of Fleet Management.
Report any accidents, incidents and/or injuries associated with your transportation duties.
Complete any required incident reports and/or documentation prior to your departure.
Complete a Record of Presence (ROP), equipment and key sign in/out sheet and all associated paperwork necessary on a daily basis.
Maintain a valid Armed Guard/Firearms permit as part of their qualifications to perform transport duties.
Pass periodic firearms recertification.
Recertify with their issued duty handgun at periodicities set forth in the Federal contract or state requirements.
Achieve a minimum score of 200 or 80% out of 250 points and demonstrate safe handling and manipulation of their weapon (or as mandated by state requirements).