Transportation Officer - Armed

Allied Universal•Tucson, AZ

5d•$26

About The Position

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Transportation Officer - Armed. The Transportation Officer is responsible for the secure and safe transportation, guarding and escorting, of individuals from specified sites to designated points. Transportation Officer duties include, but are not limited to, armed transportation services, escorting individuals to and from transport vehicles, and monitoring in accordance with customer’s standards. Transportation services entail over the road transport services, courtroom guarding, security services, and other related transportation and guard duties. The Transportation Officer is responsible for ensuring that the transportation vehicles are in safe and correct working order. The Transportation Officer is to ensure that they are in complete control of the transport vehicles at all times and that vehicles are operated in a safe and legal manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to meet and maintain any applicable licensing, including driver’s license or certification requirements
Must be a citizen of the United Sates
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local law; G4S will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable 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 driving experience
Must possess one or more of the following:
One (1) year of civilian or military law enforcement experience
One (1) year of experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to correctional operations
Employees shall have at least one (1) year of general experience that demonstrates the following:
The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public
Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations
Ability to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials
Ability to compose reports
Exercise good judgment, alertness, and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of their position responsibilities
Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly and accurately
Active listening skills
Ability to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

Nice To Haves

Arizona Department of Public Safety issued Unarmed and Armed Security License
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

Inspect and prepare transportation vehicles for daily operation requirements; perform pre- and post-trip inspection of vehicles; fill out required paperwork to report any damage or defects
Conduct pat-down searches; ensure that individuals are properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in a vehicle; ensure that all paperwork is obtained and completely accurately and thoroughly when obtaining individuals at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations
Safe operation of vehicles; ensure that all safety and legal measures are followed at all times while transporting, including but not limited, to all application federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Benefits

Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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