Driver

Equus Workforce Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a dependable Security Officer / Driver in Dayton, OH to operate center vehicles and support safety and security for students and staff.

Responsibilities include transporting students to and from the center, work-based learning activities, and medical appointments, while maintaining vehicles and reporting incidents to the Safety/Security Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice is desirable and may be substituted for experience.
• One year of experience as a driver.
• Unencumbered CDL.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drives center vehicles.
• Transports students to and from the center and to events/work-based learning.
• Maintains center vehicles in a clean and safe manner.
• Patrols buildings and grounds to ensure safety.
• Reports incidents and prepares related reports.
• Sets up and checks intrusion alarm systems in buildings.
• Maintains student accountability and safety.

Skills

Driving

Security awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in criminal justice

Job description

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

Responsible for operating vehicles for the purpose of transporting passengers and assisting with custodial maintenance functions of the vehicle as required. Works with Safety/Security team to help ensure the security and safety of students and staff, buildings, vehicles, and property by checking persons, centre grounds, doors, windows, lighting, appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment. Performs guard and administrative duties to assist in the protection of life and property against theft, misappropriation, fire, flood, or similar disaster.

Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc.

Essential Functions

• Drives center vehicles.
• Maintains center vehicles in a clean and safe manner.
• Performs accurate and timely recording and reporting.
• Transport non-residential students to and from the center, when necessary.
• Transports students to and from work-based learning (WBL) and off-center training, activities, and medical/dental appointments.
• Transports students to and from the center’s designated arrival point using government-paid transportation.
• Tests fire and intrusion alarms; reports malfunctions.
• Conducts search and seizures in dormitory as needed by Safety/Security Department.
• Confiscate contraband, weapons, etc., and deliver confiscated items to the Safety/Security Manager for proper disposal.
• Assists the Center staff and law officers in controlling disturbances; investigates and prepares reports as needed.
• Transports students on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Assists in transporting ill and/or injured students, staff, or others requiring medical attention.
• Prepare any related motor vehicle reports.
• Maintains student accountability in accordance with accountability policy and procedures.
• Inform staff and students of unsafe practices and conditions.
• Provides security gate/desk coverage when not operating vehicle; ensures that proper check-out and check-in procedures are followed and properly documented.
• Performs enforcement duties in accordance with federal law, state statutes, and center rules and regulations to maintain the peace and safety of students and staff.
• Patrols buildings and grounds to ensure the safety and physical security of buildings and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment.
• Maintains a log of vehicle-related findings and corrective actions taken.
• Checks identification of personnel seeking entrance to or exit from the grounds and permits or denies entrance or exit according to established policies and procedures.
• Responds to fire alarms, takes necessary steps to report fires, assists in suppressing fires, and resets alarm equipment.
• Sets up and checks operation of intrusion alarm systems in buildings as required.
• Assists staff and law enforcement personnel in controlling disturbances; takes initial reports and conducts preliminary investigation of crimes.
• Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
• Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
• Reports violations of unethical behavior.
• Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and a reduction of waste.
• Identifies and reports on environmental health and safety concerns.
• Able to maintain a 75% or higher on employee scorecard.
• 2.2-4d Security Officer / Driver

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice is desirable and may be substituted for experience.
• One year of experience in firefighting, law enforcement, or safety and security desired
• Previous experience working with youth preferred.
• One year of experience as a driver.

Certifications/Competencies

• General knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair
• Ability to maintain a vehicle mechanically.
• Unencumbered CDL.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

• If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required.
• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
• Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug test

Additional Information

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.