Armed Transportation Officer

Allied Universal•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., an Allied Universal company, is hiring an Armed Transportation Officer to provide secure and safe transportation, guarding, and escorting of individuals from specified sites to designated destinations. Services include over-the-road transportation, courtroom guarding, security services, and related transportation and guard duties. The officer escorts individuals to and from vehicles and monitors them in accordance with customer standards. The officer prepares and inspects transportation vehicles, ensures they are in safe and correct working order, and maintains control of the vehicles. Vehicles must be operated safely and legally, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The position pays $48.34 per hour and is full-time. Availability for evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays is required to support client needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet and maintain 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 States.
At least two years of driving experience and be at least 21 years of age, as required by the Department of Transportation.
At least three years of experience in any combination of law enforcement, military police, security officer work related to correctional operations.
At least one year of general experience demonstrating the ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public; understand and apply written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations; interpret printed rules, detailed orders, and training materials; compose reports; exercise good judgment and alertness; and perform position responsibilities satisfactorily.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability 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.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Current and valid Commercial Driver’s License with a Passenger endorsement.
Fluency in multiple languages, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Active federal clearance.

Responsibilities

Inspect and prepare transportation vehicles for daily operation.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required paperwork to report damage or defects.
Conduct pat-down searches and ensure individuals are properly secured before leaving a facility and while in a vehicle.
Obtain and accurately complete all required paperwork when receiving individuals at facilities and delivering them to their destinations.
Operate vehicles safely and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, municipal, and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provide armed transportation, escort, guarding, courtroom security, and related transportation services.