Armed Transportation Officer

Allied Universal•Fresno, 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. Transportation services include over-the-road transport, courtroom guarding, security services, and related transportation and guard duties. The officer escorts individuals to and from transport vehicles and monitors them according to customer standards. The officer is responsible for ensuring transportation vehicles are in safe, proper working order and remain under their control. Vehicles must be operated safely and legally. The position pays $45.20 per hour and is full-time. Availability is required for evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays to meet 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 United States citizen.
At least two years of driving experience and be at least 21 years old, as required by the Department of Transportation.
At least three years of experience in any combination of law enforcement, military police, or security officer functions 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 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 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 in accordance with applicable law.
Applicants are subject to a 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-trip 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 required paperwork when picking up individuals at a facility 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 individuals to and from transport vehicles, and monitor them according to customer standards.
Perform over-the-road transport, courtroom guarding, security services, and related transportation and guard duties.
Maintain control of transport vehicles and ensure they are in safe and correct working order.