Transportation Officer - Armed

Overview

Transportation Officer - Armed

Job Location s: US-CA-Bakersfield

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

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 Officers 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.

Pay Rate: $50.04 / Hourly

Employment Type:
Part Time/Flex — must be available to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

• 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, including but not limited to all applicable federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to meet and maintain any 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 citizen of the United States
• Background investigation as required by federal, state, and local laws; qualified applications with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws
• Drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in any combination of: law enforcement, military police, or security officer engaged in corrections operations
• At least one (1) year of general experience demonstrating: greeting the public, understanding and applying orders, interpreting rules, composing reports, and good judgment
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to write informatively, clearly and accurately
• Active listening skills
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

• Current and valid Commercial Driver s License with a Passenger endorsement
• Fluency in multiple languages (reading, writing, speaking)
• Active federal clearance

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to restaurants, entertainment venues and more

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. G4S will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department.