Armed Transportation Officer ($30.45/hr.)plus a $2,000 Sign On Bonus)

Job Summary:

Hourly Rate: $30.45

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

AGS is looking for a Transporation Security Officer to work in Florence, AZ. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures the safety and security of detainees in custody, acting in accordance with the highest ethical standards at all times, and ensuring a spirit of fairness and integrity in the on-going execution of their duties.

• Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort and transport of detainees as required by the contract.

• Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline.

• Makes official entries in the transportation and processing logbooks that are legible and complete.

• Conducts a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.

• Performs complete vehicle inspections prior to and following every transportation route.

• Inventory all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.

• Receives all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.

• You are required to duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons.

• Intermediate weapons should be used in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy.

• Ensures that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.

• Inspects, maintains, and cares for authorized equipment including but not limited to:

  • Qualify quarterly with a company issued semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines.

  • Successfully complete all assigned training including defensive tactics and course requiring a minimum physical stamina.

  • Guards detainees at during transport, while receiving medical care and other duties as assigned.

  • Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.

  • Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Officer Handbook and other Company Safety Policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years.

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record).

• Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE Government clearance.

• Armed Transportation Officers are required to have and maintain a commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement to provide detainee transportation, medical escorts, and stationary on call guard services.

• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.

• Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.

• At least 21 years of age.

• Possess a valid state CDL with passenger endorsement.

• Ability to obtain an armed state security guard license from the state of Arizona.

• One year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections experience demonstrating the following:

• Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public.

• Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and are able to compose written and oral reports.

• Ability to exercise good judgment: courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.

• Ability to maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies and unexpected situations that may involve mental and physical stress such as disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations.

• Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.

• Strictly maintain physical fitness standards CDL requirements.

• Transportation Officers Armed.

• Transportation Officers are responsible for safely transporting detainees to and from authorized locations or to augment staff as required.

• Requalify with weapon quarterly.

• Complete all training, basic and annual refresher, maintain an appropriate level of fitness and continually meet all job requirements throughout the contract life span.

• Speak, read, write, and understand English.

• Concisely and accurately prepare and write narratives of incidents and other written reports.

• Pass and maintain required medical and physical testing requirements and standards.

• Exercise judgment and use discretion in dealing with first response to any and all situations.

• Demonstrate proficiency in methods and techniques of securing and controlling detainees by following required training, policy and procedure.

• Maintain physical fitness standards and proficiency with firearms issued and other special equipment.

• Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information.

• Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the DHS ICE National Detention Standards.

• Ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles; with a cross cultural perspective.