Armed Transportation Detention Officer - DRIVER

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services in Surprise, AZ is seeking a full-time Transport Officer to provide secure transportation for residents within a detention facility. The role emphasizes safety, accountability, and compliance with government detention standards throughout all movements.

Responsibilities include transporting to courts and medical appointments, performing vehicle inspections, maintaining logs, and coordinating with detention staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, observation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English proficiently.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass background checks, medical evaluation, and drug screening.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain an Active Arizona Armed Guard License.
• Must possess a Class A or B CDL and P endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport residents to courts, hospitals, detention facilities, and other locations while maintaining security.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and ensure readiness.
• Monitor resident behavior and respond to disturbances or emergencies during transport.
• Apply restraints per facility procedures and maintain accountability of equipment.
• Maintain transportation logs, mileage records, and related paperwork.
• Coordinate schedules with detention personnel, healthcare staff, and court officials.
• Operate radios, GPS, and emergency systems during trips.
• Ensure compliance with detention standards and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Report writing

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A/B

P endorsement

Job description

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Surprise, AZ, Surprise, AZ, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1956

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Location: Surprise, AZ

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Travel Requirement: No

Teleworking: No

Pay: $36.16/hr. ($31.07/hr. base rate + $5.09 H&W)

*Pay rates listed reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements. Pay is based on numerous factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

*Note: We are currently building a pipeline for this role, with an anticipated start of late 2026/early 2027

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Position Overview: In this role, you will provide secure transportation services for residents while ensuring safety, accountability, and compliance with government detention standards, transportation procedures, and facility security protocols in support of a detention facility. You will transport resident to approved locations including court appearances, medical appointments, transfers, intake facilities, and other operational destinations while maintaining resident supervision and operational security throughout all transport activities. This position requires strong situational awareness, safe driving skills, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies and security concerns within a secure detention environment.

Responsibilities:

• Safely transport residents to courts, hospitals, detention facilities, intake centers, airports, medical appointments, and other authorized locations while maintaining security and resident accountability at all times.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of transportation vehicles, restraints, communication equipment, safety gear, and operational supplies to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Monitor resident behavior and security conditions during transport activities while responding appropriately to disturbances, emergencies, escape risks, or operational concerns.
• Apply and monitor restraints in accordance with facility procedures, transportation protocols, and approved security requirements during resident movement operations.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs, mileage records, resident movement documentation, vehicle inspection reports, and operational paperwork related to transport activities.
• Conduct searches of residents, transport vehicles, equipment, and operational areas for contraband, prohibited items, or safety concerns in accordance with facility procedures.
• Operate radios, phones, GPS systems, emergency communication equipment, and transportation tracking systems during assigned transport operations.
• Coordinate transportation schedules, routing plans, appointment times, and resident movement activities with detention personnel, healthcare staff, court officials, and outside agencies.
• Respond to vehicle incidents, medical emergencies, operational disruptions, or resident behavioral issues while initiating appropriate emergency response procedures and notifications.
• Ensure all transportation operations comply with government detention standards, vehicle safety regulations, facility security procedures, and company operational policies.
• Maintain accountability of assigned equipment including restraints, keys, radios, firearms (if applicable), emergency gear, and operational transportation resources.
• Maintain professionalism, strong observational skills, effective communication, and sound decision-making while supporting safe and secure resident transportation operations.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be willing to obtain an Active Arizona Armed Guard License.
• Must possess a Class A or B CDL
• Must possess or be willing to obtain P endorsement
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a law enforcement officer, military policeman, or as a security officer engaged in functions related to detaining civil or administrative aliens. A degree in a related or appropriate field/discipline may substitute for experience (i.e., detention, corrections, criminal justice, etc.).
• Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization.
• If prior active-duty military, must provide copies of DD214(s) showing discharge condition.
• Must consent to fingerprinting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check and security screening.
• Ability to pass a preemployment medical assessment and drug screening.
• Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment:

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements:

Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach. Employees may also be required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.