Armed Transportation Officer

Company Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide 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.

Pay Rate: $32.24

Must be able to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and/or holidays to meet the needs of the client.

• 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; ensures that all safety and legal measures are followed at all times, including but not limited, to all application federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current and valid driver's license
• Required to obtain and/or maintain security and armed licenses required by State of Hawaii
• 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 laws; AUS 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 of driving experience and a minimum of 21 years of age (as required by the Department of Transportation)
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in any combination of the following:
  • Law enforcement
  • Military police
  • 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

• 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

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

Eligibility for Full Bonus ($8,000)

• Possess all necessary credentials, including an active clearance that can be transferred.
• Once you accept the offer, you will receive 25% of the bonus upon your hire date, and the remaining 75% will be paid quarterly during first year of employment.

Eligibility for Partial Bonus ($5,000)

• If you have some of the required credentials but are missing certain elements (such as a clearance or specific certification), you will be eligible for a reduced sign-on bonus of $5,000. This would apply, for example, if you have an active clearance but still need to obtain an armed guard license.
• As with the full bonus, you will receive 25% of the bonus upon your hire date, and the remaining 75% will be paid quarterly during first year of employment.

Allied Universal® 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. For more information:

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