Arrestee Transport Officer - Armed (CPO)

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Job description

At Allied Universal®, we continue to build an inclusive, Be Phenomenal® culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse workplace. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities in which we serve. Allied Universal offers so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take great pride in our promote-from-within culture. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career as Security Professionals and today hold positions on our senior leadership team. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for all full-time positions! Start your phenomenal career with Allied Universal® today!

HIRING NOW! - ARRESTEE TRANSPORT OFFICER

$18.04 PER HOUR

The world's leading private security organization, Allied Universal, has an immediate job opportunity for an Arrestee Transport Officer. In this position, you will be responsible for the secure and safe transportation of detainees from specified sites to designated points. The Arrestee Transport Officer is responsible for ensuring that the transportation vehicles are in safe and correct working order. The Arrestee Transport 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific Duties and Essential Functions

• 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
• Respond to dispatched locations to take custody of individuals who are detained by local law enforcement agencies. Transport of the detainees to the county jail as well as juvenile justice centers, and homeless shelters.
• Conduct pat-down searches of detainees; ensure that detainees are properly secured prior to leaving a facility or specific location and while in a vehicle.
• Maintain awareness of calls for service whether dispatched over the radio or electronically
• Safe operation of vehicles; ensures that all safety and legal measures are followed at all time while transporting detainees, including but not limited, to all application federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Review all documentation to confirm it is completed thoroughly and accurately prior to leaving the pick-up location

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Must be able to work various shifts and weekends, as dictated by the operational needs of the team.
2. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
3. Energetic and focused personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
4. Must be highly proficient and fully functional in all Microsoft Office applications and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology.
5. Professional, articulate and able to use good independent judgment and discretion. Must have proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions and materials in strictest confidence. Must be able to work overtime as needed.
6. Current state driver’s license, clean driving record (no points in prior 3 years), minimum level of insurance as required by Company policy, and ability to safely operate a vehicle required.
7. Professional, articulate and able to use good independent judgment and discretion.
8. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with clients, while functioning as a team player required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to meet and maintain any applicable licensing, including security, CDL driver’s license or certification requirements

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • A minimum of two (2) years of certified law enforcement experience in a patrol capacity with a civilian law enforcement agency
  • A minimum of two (2) years of active duty Military Police experience with a favorable discharge

Skills Required

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy

• Post offer, must be able to pass the following:
• MMPI - Psychological testing, if required by a related contract
• SOP (Security Officer Profile), if required by a related contract

Allied Universal® provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to people and businesses within our local communities, and is North America’s leading security services provider. Allied Universal delivers high-quality, tailored solutions, which allows clients to focus on their core business. For more information: .

We proudly support the Veteran Jobs Mission, a group of over 200 companies that have committed to collectively hiring a total of one million military veterans. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Allied Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.