Armed Courier Guard

brinks; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Brink's Global Services U.S., Inc. is seeking an armed FT Air Courier Messenger to escort customer cargo, provide security, and ensure safe delivery from aircraft to customer locations and back.

You will enforce DOT regulations, maintain vehicle security, and deliver outstanding service while supporting shipping needs. Must have a valid driver's license, weapons permit, and be able to lift 50 pounds; weekends and holidays required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of courier or security guard experience in a secured logistics setting.
• Must be 21 years or older with a valid driver's license and DOT requirements.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Escort customer cargo from aircraft to customer locations with armed security.
• Maintain security on premises and in vehicles during transit.
• Ensure liability is secured and paperwork is accurate before handoff.
• Provide outstanding customer service while delivering liability and assisting shipping needs.

Skills

Courier experience

Security environment

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Weapons permit

Guard card

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Job description

About Brink's:

The Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 52 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.

We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an engaged culture that values people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging, so all employees feel respected, safe, and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.

Job Description

Brink's Global Services is a division of Brink's Inc, the world's premier provider of secure logistics and security solutions in more than 122 countries across 5 continents. Brink's Global Services specializes in the secure transportation and handling of valuable goods throughout the logistic value chain, from raw materials and components to finished products within the mining, banknote, precious metal, jewelry, security, art and pharmaceutical industries The company has a proud history of providing growth and advancement opportunities for its employees. We have a challenging opportunity for an armed FT Air Courier Messenger .

Job Summary

The FT Air Courier Messenger is responsible for escorting customer cargo/liability from plane side to customer location and to/from the Brinks facility to customer locations while providing armed security for the same. This position functions in an armed environment and requires the enforcement of rules to protect the premises and property of Brink's. Additionally this role functions to protect and ensure the safety of customer and armored vehicles in transit, as well as the safety of persons on the premises of Brink's and its customers, including armored vehicles. Finally this position requires the selected candidate to be able to provide outstanding customer service to all BGS customers when delivering liability and assisting them with their shipping needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive daily delivery routes and work closely with branch leadership both on the BGS and CIT side of the business to ensure all paperwork and liability related documentation is accurate prior to leaving the branch.
• Maintain a position on tarmac in order to monitor shipments being transferred on and off of the aircraft.
• Provide secured delivery of all customer liability and ensure that each customer receives outstanding level of service during each transaction/interaction.
• Ensure that all liability is appropriately secured and maintained inside and outside the company vehicle.
• Assist the location Sort Operation as necessary in the movement of liability and other secured valuables from the facility to the vehicles and back.
• Ensure that all DOT regulations are maintained and followed as well as all traffic regulations and relative guidelines.
• Enforce and report all security or safety violations to the Supervisor of Operations or Operations Manager as well as any unusual and suspicious situations that have occurred during daily assignments.
• Provide security by adhering to the General Security Regulations and other directives handed down by the management
• Cross-train and perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience as a courier or guard working a secured logistics environment or where valuable liability is stored and managed.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• A current & valid driver's license.
• Satisfy all applicable Department of Transportation requirements
• A valid weapons permit or ability to pass applicable weapons licensing requirements.
• A 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 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
• Good basic math skills

Professional Skills

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

If you have the background and integrity we require and are looking for a challenging opportunity, we hope you will consider employment with Brink's Global Services U.S., Inc. Brink's provides an outstanding total compensation package for this position. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer to eligible employees, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also offer a 401(k) Plan.