Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide 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. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

This is a fast-paced site that requires great customer service and open availability.

LOCATION: Kenner, LA

SITE: Transportation Terminal

PAY: $15.55/ per hour / Pays weekly

SHIFT: Must have open availability (can work any shift/any time)

Reliable transportation is a must.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years of age or older
• Work outdoors, as position is 100% outdoors in the elements
• Open availability to work any shift/any time; including rotating shifts
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time (position requires over 90% of standing and walking)
• Work successfully independently and within a team environment

INVITATION TO INTERVIEW WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL WITH DATE, TIME AND LOCATION.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Transportation Officer. The Transportation Officer is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of individuals from specified sites to designated points. The Transportation Officer will ensure that assigned vehicles are in safe and correct working order and that they are in complete control of the transport vehicles at all times, operating 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 required paperwork is completed, accurately, and thoroughly when accepting individuals at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations
• Safe operation of vehicles; ensure that all safety and legal measures are always followed while transporting individuals, including but not limited to all applications federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Respond to emergencies and make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current and valid driver's license
• Possess, or be able to obtain a Class D / Security Officer License Issued by the State of Florida
• Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Law enforcement
• Military Police
• Corrections
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly and accurately
• Active listening skills
• Able to assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical Issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail; able to synthesize facts, concepts, principles
• Teamwork skills; able to mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Possession of a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License with a Passenger endorsement
• Fluency in multiple languages (reading, writing, and speaking)

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…

Allied Universal® 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. For more information: www.aus.com

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. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.