Armed Transportation Officer

Overview

AGS is looking for a Transportation Security Officer to work in Florence, AZ. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Hourly Rate
: $32.14

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Ensures the safety and security of detainees in custody, acting in accordance with the highest ethical standards at all times, and ensuring a spirit of fairness and integrity in the on-going execution of their duties.
• Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort and transport of detainees as required by the contract.
• Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline.
• Makes official entries in the transportation and processing logbooks that are legible and complete.
• Conducts a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
• Performs complete vehicle inspections prior to and following every transportation route.
• Inventory all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.
• Receives all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.
• You are required to duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons.
• Intermediate weapons should be used in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy.
• Ensures that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
• Inspects, maintains, and cares for authorized equipment including but not limited to:
• Qualify quarterly with a company issued semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines.
• Successfully complete all assigned training including defensive tactics and course requiring a minimum physical stamina.
• Guards detainees during transport, while receiving medical care and other duties as assigned.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Officer Handbook and other Company Safety Policies.

• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record).
• Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE Government clearance.
• Armed Transportation Officers are required to have and maintain a commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement to provide detainee transportation, medical escorts, and stationary on call guard services.
• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) or possess a valid state CDL permit.
• Completion of Air brake test and Passenger endorsement tests.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class-B CDL with passenger endorsement
• Ability to obtain an armed state security guard license from the state of Arizona.
• One year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections experience demonstrating the following:
  • Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public.
  • Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and are able to compose written and oral reports.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment: courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.
  • Ability to maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies and unexpected situations that may involve mental and physical stress such as disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations.
  • Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.
  • Strictly maintain physical fitness standards CDL requirements.
  • Transportation Officers are responsible for safely transporting detainees to and from authorized locations or to augment staff as required.
  • Requalify with weapon quarterly.
  • Complete all training, basic and annual refresher, maintain an appropriate…