Inmate Transport Officer - Armed

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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 - INMATE TRANSPORT OFFICERS - ARMED

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

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

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
• 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 required paperwork is completed, accurately, and thoroughly when accepting detainees at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations
• Safe operation of vehicles; ensure 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

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:

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. 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.
5. 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.
6. Professional, articulate and able to use good independent judgment and discretion.
7. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

  • Must possess a minimum of two years driving experience
  • Must possess one or more of the following:
    • Minimum of two years of law enforcement experience
    • Minimum of two years of service in the Military Police
    • Minimum of two years of corrections experience
• 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.