Transportation Officer

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.

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Transportation Officer. The Transportation Officer is responsible for the safe and secure escort of individuals during scheduled travel. Duties include accompanying individuals during travel, monitoring activities, maintaining required documentation, and communicating with appropriate personnel regarding travel schedules and changes. The Transportation Officer must follow all company and customer requirements while maintaining a professional and respectful manner throughout each assignment. This position requires the ability to work extended shifts ranging from 12 to 15 hours based on operational and travel requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct pat-down searches and follow established procedures to ensure individuals are properly screened and secured prior to and during transportation
• Escort and monitor individuals during scheduled travel; maintain constant awareness of safety and security
• Complete required documentation accurately and ensure all necessary paperwork accompanies each assignment
• Follow all applicable company and customer policies, procedures, and safety requirements while performing assigned duties

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Must be United States citizen
• Valid, unexpired United States passport
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer owned vehicle
• 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
• 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 of one (1) year period of active-duty military experience (with a favorable discharge)
  • Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to correctional Operations
• Employees shall have at least one (1) year of general experience that demonstrates the following:
  • Ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public
  • Capability of understanding and applying oral and written orders, rules, and regulations
  • Ability to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials
  • Ability to compose reports
  • Exercise good judgment, alertness, and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of their position responsibilities
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly and accurately
• Active listening skills
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Current unarmed security officer license or registration in the applicable state.
• Fluency in multiple languages (reading, writing, and speaking)

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Company's retirement plans
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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.

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