Lead Armed Transportation Officer

Bering Straits Native Corp•Newark, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Professional Services, LLC is currently seeking a qualified Lead Armed Transportation Officer for DHS/ICE in Newark, NJ. This role involves ensuring the efficient execution of contract requirements, mentoring and training transportation officers, and performing transportation duties per PBNDS Standards and Training. The position requires meticulous documentation of detainee transports, safeguarding records and possessions, and reporting any route variations or safety issues. The officer will also be responsible for vehicle maintenance checks and ensuring all required equipment is present. Additionally, the role may involve stationary guard posts and requires the officer to always have specific identification and permits in their possession.

Requirements

High School Diploma
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 obtain and maintain Wear Carry Permit for the work site specific state
Ability to obtain and maintain Security Guard Certification work site specific state
Ability to pass pre-hire and random drug tests and physicals.
Valid Driver’s License for the State you reside in

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience
Possession of a valid New Jersey Permit to Carry
Possession of a valid New Jersey Security Officer Registration Card
Possession of a valid Driver’s License or valid Commercial Driver’s License for the state you reside in
Possession of a USDOT Medical Card (for CDL license holders only)
Active Federal government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the site supervisor to ensure efficient execution of contract requirements. Act as a back-up in the supervisor’s absence.
Mentor and train transportation officers in the field.
Perform transportation duties per PBNDS Standards and Training. Transportation and guard services will be provided 24/7 throughout the Newark AOR.
Ensure all detainee transports are documented and detainee records and possessions are always safeguarded. Provide trip documentation to the Transportation Coordinator in a timely manner.
Notify Operations Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator and/or Project Manager of any route variations/changes.
Ensure that any required detainee documentation is obtained from the transferring facility/agency prior to departure.
Ensure that the 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. Complete post vehicle checks at the completion of your assignment.
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. (See equipment list assigned to each vehicle.)
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 always have in your possession; guard card, weapons permit, ICE ID, Company ID, medical card (if applicable).
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 daily.
Assist managers and supervisors in overseeing operations.
Other duties as assigned.