Armed Courier Guard

Balance Innovations; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,823,384 - 58,425,393; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Brink’s in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Full-Time Armed Air Courier Messenger. You will escort customer cargo between aircraft and customer sites, delivering armed security and strong service throughout transfers. Must meet DOT rules, lift 50 lb, and hold a weapons permit or license.

Responsibilities include route briefs, coordination with branch leadership, and secure handling of liability assets daily, with flexibility for weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as courier/guard in secured logistics.
• Minimum age 21.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Compliance with DOT requirements.
• Valid weapons permit or ability to pass licensing.
• Valid guard card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Escort customer cargo/liability from aircraft to customer locations and back to Brink’s facility.
• Deliver armed security and maintain customer service during transfers.
• Receive daily routes and verify paperwork and liability documentation.
• Maintain communication with ground support at origin/destination airports.
• Ensure liability is secured inside/outside company vehicles.
• Assist in movement of liability between facility and vehicles.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and traffic guidelines.
• Report security or safety violations to supervisors.
• Cross-train and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Armed security

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Range: $16.69 - $20.39 Hourly (specific to OHI,DEL,NY,CA,CO,WA,MD,CT,IL,NV, KY,MI,NJ,ME,MO,MA,MT). Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Job Summary

The Full-Time Armed Air Courier Messenger is responsible for escorting customer cargo/liability from the airplane side to customer locations and to/from the Brink’s facility to customer locations, providing armed security throughout. The role requires adhering to security regulations, protecting customer and armored vehicles in transit, and delivering outstanding customer service during each transfer.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive daily delivery routes and work closely with branch leadership on both the BGS and CIT side to ensure all paperwork and liability-related documentation is accurate before leaving the branch.
• Maintain communication with ground support at origin and destination airports/locations and maintain a position on the aircraft to monitor the same when necessary.
• Securely deliver all customer liability, ensuring each customer receives outstanding level of service during each transaction and interaction.
• Ensure that all liability is appropriately secured and maintained inside and outside the company vehicle.
• Assist in the Sort Operation as necessary in the movement of liability and other secured valuables from the facility to the vehicles and back.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations as well as all traffic regulations and related guidelines.
• Enforce and report all security or safety violations to the Supervisor of Operations or Operations Manager, including any unusual and suspicious situations observed during daily assignments.
• Provide security by adhering to General Security Regulations and other directives handed down by management.
• Cross‑train and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a courier or guard in a secured logistics environment or where valuable liability is stored and managed.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Compliance with all applicable Department of Transportation requirements.
• Valid weapons permit or ability to pass applicable weapons licensing requirements.
• Valid guard card or ability to obtain a guard card or any other required licenses.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a consistent and regular basis throughout the assigned shift.
• Ability to work weekends and a flexible range of hours as needed, including holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in freight forwarding/logistics in a secured armed environment.
• Experience working closely with customers in the field and supporting a dynamic customer service platform.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Good basic math skills.
• Previous operational experience in a fast‑paced environment.

Professional Skills

• Professional, positive demeanor.
• Collaborative work style.
• Good ethics and integrity.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical problem solving.

Benefits

Brink’s provides a total compensation package for this position, including a competitive hourly rate, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brink’s, Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity / Affodictive Action Employer and is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.