Transportation Officer - Armed (TX)

UNAVAILABLE; Von Ormy (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. is hiring a Transportation Officer - Armed in Texas. This role focuses on securing the safe transport of individuals between sites, including armed transport, escort duties, and courtroom/road assignments.

Pay is $32.96 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, eligibility for required licenses, US citizenship or permanent residence, and successful completion of background checks and drug screening where required by law.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or lawful permanent residence required.
• Must be able to obtain any required licensing/certifications.
• Subject to background investigation and drug screening as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare transportation vehicles for daily operation; complete required reports.
• Conduct pat-downs and secure individuals prior to transport; verify paperwork.
• Operate vehicles safely and in compliance with all applicable laws and policies.

Skills

Citizenship status

Driver’s license eligibility

Background check & drug screen

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

Pay Rate: $32.96

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
• Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• 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