Armed Transport Officer
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Security
Site Security, Armed Security, Security Officer
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3 days ago Requisition
POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILSLocation
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Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Tyler, Abilene, San Angelo, Midland, Lubbock, Fort Stockton, Amarillo, Hallettsville (all TX)
Full-Time/Part-Time
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Full-time
FLSA Status
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Non-Exempt/Hourly
Travel Requirement
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No
Teleworking
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No
Pay
: $30/hr. ($25 base rate + $5.09 health and welfare)
* Pay rates listed reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements. Pay is based on numerous factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
* Note:
We are currently building a pipeline for this role, with an anticipated start of late 2026/early 2027
Position Overview
In this role, you will provide safe, secure, and humane armed ground transportation for individuals in custody across Texas and occasionally New Mexico/ Oklahoma in support of secure detention operations. You will execute routine and high-security contract transport services between state and local law enforcement partners, federal government offices, and designated detention facilities. Success in this role requires strict adherence to government detention standards, security protocols, and chain-of-custody procedures.
Candidates must demonstrate exceptional situational awareness, advanced safe driving skills, and sound judgment when responding to security concerns or emergencies. Ultimately, this role demands a high degree of professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to maintaining a secure transport environment at all times.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of transportation vehicles, restraints, communication equipment, safety gear, and operational supplies to ensure readiness and compliance.
- Monitor detainee behavior and security conditions during transport activities while responding appropriately to disturbances, emergencies, escape risks, or operational concerns.
- Apply and monitor restraints in accordance with facility procedures, transportation protocols, and approved security requirements during detainee movement operations.
- Maintain accurate transportation logs, mileage records, detainee movement documentation, vehicle inspection reports, and operational paperwork related to transport activities.
- Conduct searches of detainees, transport vehicles, equipment, and operational areas for contraband, prohibited items, or safety concerns in accordance with facility procedures.
- Operate radios, phones, GPS systems, emergency communication equipment, and transportation tracking systems during assigned transport operations.
- Coordinate transportation schedules, routing plans, appointment times, and detainee movement activities with detention personnel, healthcare staff, court officials, and outside agencies.
- Respond to vehicle incidents, medical emergencies, operational disruptions, or detainee behavioral issues while initiating appropriate emergency response procedures and notifications.
- Ensure all transportation operations comply with government detention standards, vehicle safety regulations, facility security procedures, and company operational policies.
- Maintain accountability of assigned equipment including restraints, keys, radios, firearms (if applicable), emergency gear, and operational transportation resources.
- Maintain professionalism, strong observational skills, effective communication, and sound decision-making while supporting safe and secure detainee transportation operations.
- Must possess a Texas Level III Commissioned Armed Security Officer License.
- Must have ownership and possession of a registered approved 9mm semiautomatic pistol or .45 ACP handgun.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in commercial security, military service, or law enforcement/corrections required.
- Must be…
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