Armed Security Transportation Officer​/West Friendship, MD

Armed Security Transportation Officer

Paragon Professional Services is seeking Transportation Officers for Armed Ground Transportation Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Maryland. Candidate will assume full time status at a salary of $27.68 per hour. Essential Duties &

Responsibilities include:

• Perform transportation duties in accordance with PBNDS Standards and Training.
• Document all detainee transports, ensuring the safety of detainee records and possessions at all times. Provide trip documentation to the Transportation Coordinator promptly.
• Inform the Operations Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator, and/or Project Manager of any route changes.
• Obtain all necessary detainee documentation from the transferring facility/agency before departure.
• Maintain organized vehicle maintenance and service records in designated binders.
• Report any safety-related transportation issues immediately, completing a vehicle repair order for the Fleet Management Supervisor.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections on your assigned vehicle before leaving the hub.
• Ensure all required equipment is present in your assigned vehicle, including first aid kits, insurance cards, flares, and security devices (refer to the vehicle equipment list).
• Arrive for work at the scheduled time assigned by the Operations Supervisor.
• If stationed at a guard post, such as a hospital, adhere to Post Orders and hospital protocols.
• Carry your guard card, weapons permit, ICE , Company , and medical card (if applicable) at all times.
• Complete a post-vehicle check at the end of your assignment.
• Submit any gas receipts to the Fleet Management Supervisor.
• Report any accidents, incidents, or injuries related to transportation duties, completing any required incident reports before departure.
• Complete a Record of Presence (ROP), equipment, and key sign-in/out sheets, along with all necessary daily paperwork.
• Maintain a valid Armed Guard/Firearms permit to perform transport duties. This includes passing periodic firearms recertification; failure to do so may result in reassignment.
• The Contractor will certify proficiency quarterly. Training will cover Use of Force, Tactics, Weapon Safety, and Range Qualifications.
• All Armed Officers must recertify with their duty handgun according to Federal contract or state requirements, achieving a minimum score of 200 (80%) out of 250 points while demonstrating safe weapon handling.
• Be prepared for rotating shifts, as this is a 24/7 contract.

Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma.
• Current federal background investigation with access or the ability to obtain it (e-QIP).
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer and/or Military Police Officer, or six (6) months of experience as a security officer involved in the detention of civil or administrative detainees, or two (2) years of active-duty military service with an honorable discharge.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics include:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data entry.
• Effective organizational skills.

Additional Qualifying Factors include:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Federal Government Clearance (Public Trust or Secret).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Maryland Wear Carry Permit.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Maryland Security Guard Certification.
• Ability to pass pre-hire and random drug tests and physical examinations.
• Valid Driver's License for the state of residence.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.