Armed Transportation Officer

Allied Universal•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., an Allied Universal company, is hiring an Armed Transportation Officer to securely transport, guard, and escort individuals from specified sites to designated destinations. Transportation services may include over-the-road transport, courtroom guarding, security services, and related transportation and guard duties. Officers escort individuals to and from transport vehicles and monitor them according to customer standards. The officer is responsible for ensuring transportation vehicles are safe and in proper working order, maintaining control of the vehicles, and operating them safely and legally. The position pays $51.55 per hour and is full-time. Availability is required for evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays to support client needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet and maintain applicable licensing requirements, 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, or security officer work involving 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 written orders, and training materials; compose reports; exercise good judgment and alertness; and perform satisfactorily with knowledge of position responsibilities.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, informatively, 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 drug screen, to the extent permitted by law.

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, conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, and complete paperwork documenting 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 paperwork when picking up individuals at facilities and delivering them to their destinations.
Operate vehicles safely and ensure all applicable federal, state, municipal, and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are followed.
Transport, guard, escort, and monitor individuals in accordance with customer standards.