Armed Security Transportation Officer

Bering Straits Native Corp•Dover, NH

2d•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 New Hampshire. This role involves performing transportation duties per PBNDS Standards and Training, ensuring the safety and security of detainees during transport. Officers are responsible for meticulous documentation, vehicle maintenance, and adherence to all safety protocols. The position requires maintaining a constant state of mental alertness and may involve exposure to potentially contagious pathogens and overnight travel.

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.
Ability to obtain and maintain Federal Government Clearance
Ability to pass pre-hire and random drug tests and physicals
Valid Driver’s License for the State you reside in
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.

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, including first aid kits, insurance card, flares, and security devices.
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, including passing periodic firearms recertification.
Recertify proficiency every quarter with issued duty handgun, achieving a minimum score of 200 or 80% out of 250 points and demonstrating safe handling.
Maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times.