Transportation Officer - Armed (CA)

UNAVAILABLE; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plans

Ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. in California seeks an armed Transportation Officer to securely move individuals between sites, guard transportation vehicles, and perform escort duties in accordance with client standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, BSIS Armed Security Guard license with a 40-caliber or 9mm endorsement, and at least two years of driving experience, plus background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license or applicable certification as required.
• BSIS Armed Security Guard License with 40-caliber or 9mm endorsement.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.
• Minimum two years driving experience and 21+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare transportation vehicles daily for operation, including paperwork.
• Conduct pat-down searches and secure individuals for transport.
• Ensure safe operation of vehicles and compliance with all laws and policies.

Skills

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Driving proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., an Allied Universal Company, is hiring a Transportation Officer - Armed. The Transportation Officer is responsible for the secure and safe transportation, guarding and escorting, of individuals from specified sites to designated points. Transportation Officers duties include, but are not limited to, armed transportation services, escorting individuals to and from transport vehicles, and monitoring in accordance with customer’s standards. Transportation services entail over the road transport services, courtroom guarding, security services, and other related transportation and guard duties. The Transportation Officer is responsible for ensuring that the transportation vehicles are in safe and correct working order. The Transportation Officer is to ensure that they are in complete control of the transport vehicles at all times and that vehicles are operated in a safe and legal manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect and prepare transportation vehicles for daily operation requirements; perform pre- and post-trip inspection of vehicles; fill out required paperwork to report any damage or defects
• Conduct pat-down searches; ensure that individuals are properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in a vehicle; ensure that all paperwork is obtained and completely accurately and thoroughly when obtaining individuals at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations
• Safe operation of vehicles; ensures that all safety and legal measures are followed at all times, including but not limited, to all application federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to meet and maintain any applicable licensing, including driver's license or certification requirements
• California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Armed Security Guard License with a 40-caliber or 9mm endorsement
• Must be a citizen of the United Sates
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws; G4S will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience and a minimum of 21 years of age (as required by the Department of Transportation)
  • Must possess one or more of the following:
    • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer
    • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Military Police Officer
    • Minimum one (1) year period of active-duty military experience (with an honorable discharge)
    • Minimum six (6) months of experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to detaining civil or administrative detainees
  • Employees shall have at least one (1) year of general experience that demonstrates the following:
    • The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public
    • Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations
    • Ability to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials
    • Ability to compose reports
    • Ability to maintain poise and self-control during extreme situations, such as fires, explosions, civil disturbances, and building evacuations

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more...

Closing

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.

G4S will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requisition ID

2026-1673661