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G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Transportation Detention Officer Armed $47.46 per Hour. The Detention Officer is responsible for the secure and safe transportation, guarding and escorting, of detainees from specified sites to designated points. Detention Officers duties include, but are not limited to, armed transportation services, escorting detainees to and from transport vehicles, and monitoring detainees in custody in accordance with U.S. ICE Standards. Transportation services entail over the road transport services, courtroom guarding, security services, and other related transportation and guard duties. The Detention Officer is responsible for ensuring that the transportation vehicles are in safe and correct working order. The Detention 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 of detainees; ensure that detainees 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 detainees 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 while transporting detainees, 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 endorsement
• Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident 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. Allied Universal 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 a 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 a minimum of three (3) years of experience in any combination of the following:
• Law enforcement officer
• Military police
• Security officer engaged in functions related to detaining civil, 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
• Exercise good judgment, alertness, and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of their position responsibilities
• Ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress; such as fires, explosions, civil disturbances, and building evacuations
• 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):

• Possession of a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License with a Passenger endorsement
• Fluency in Spanish language (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Possession of an active federal clearance

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…

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.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department.