Sergeant

Allied Universal•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Sergeant. The Sergeant provides direct first-level supervision of day-to-day transport operations, including the supervision of transport teams. This role is responsible for direct oversight and planning of daily shift schedules, workflow, and day-to-day operations of transportation teams. The Sergeant also coordinates G4S tactical operations with the customer’s in-house supervisors.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to pass any state-required training or other qualifications for licensing.
Must be able to pass a state licensing test if you will be driving a company-owned or client-provided vehicle.
Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience.
Minimum of 21 years of age (as required by the Department of Transportation).
Prior supervisory experience in a multi-location security environment.
Minimum of three (2) years of experience in any combination of the following: Law enforcement, Military police, Security officer engaged in correctional operations.
Must be at least 21 years old or minimum required by the state, if higher.
Must be able to read, understand, and comprehend legal regulatory rulings and guidance.
Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
Planning and organizing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Problem-solving and active listening skills.
Assess and evaluate situations effectively; able to synthesize facts, concepts, and principles.
Able to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy.
Team leadership skills; coaching, mentoring, motivating others.
Setting and achieving goals.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

State-issued security licenses for armed and unarmed security personnel applicable to the assigned work location.
Possession of a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License with a Passenger endorsement.
Fluency in multiple languages (reading, writing, and speaking).
Possession of an active federal clearance.

Responsibilities

First-level supervision of Transportation Officers and operations.
Manage daily shift schedules.
Interface with customer-level supervisors and Site Supervisor.
Evaluate performance of Transportation Officers.
Clearly articulate directives, policies, and procedures to subordinate personnel.
Liaise with G4S first and second-level supervisors.
Frequent meetings with customer-level supervisors concerning operational and personnel issues.
Report incidents, statistical requirements, and status reports to Site Supervisor, Operations Manager, Program Manager, and Fleet Manager.
Provide weekly physical security-hours reports.
Submit timely incident reports.
Provide status reports as required.
Assess operational needs of transportation teams, and determine, develop, and implement measures to satisfy needed items.
Proactively identify vulnerabilities to operations specific to safety and certain events (e.g., entry and exit attempts).
Develop and implement solutions that mitigate identified operational vulnerabilities.
Assess and evaluate enhancements to operational efficiencies and coordinate recommendations with Site Supervisors.