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

Hourly Rate: $32.14 

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

• 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.
• 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. 
• Guard 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

• 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 and able to obtain 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.