Lead Armed Transportation Officer

 

SUMMARY

Paragon Professional Services, LLC is currently seeking a qualified Lead Armed Transportation Officer for DHS/ICE in Newark, NJ. 

Wage/Salary Range: $41.00 / hour

Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Work closely with the site supervisor to ensure efficient execution of contract requirements. Act a back-up in the supervisor’s absence

·         Mentor and train transportation officers in the field.

·         Perform transportation duties per PBNDS Standards and Training. Transportation and guard services will be provided 24/7 throughout the Newark AOR .

·         Ensure all detainee transports are documented and detainee records and possessions are always safeguarded.  Provide trip documentation to the Transportation Coordinator in a timely manner.

·         Notify Operations Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator and/or Project Manager of any route variations/changes.

·         Ensure that any required detainee documentation is obtained from the transferring facility/agency prior to departure.

·         Ensure that the assigned vehicle maintenance and service records are in corresponding binders.

·         Report any safety related transportation issues immediately and complete a vehicle repair order and give to the Supervisor in charge of Fleet Management.

·         Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections on your assigned vehicle prior to departing the HUB. Complete post vehicle checks at the completion of your assignment.

·         Ensure all required equipment is present in your assigned vehicle prior to departing.  This shall include, but not limited to, first aid kits, insurance card, flares, security devices, etc.  (See equipment list assigned to each vehicle.)

·         Report for work at your scheduled time (assigned by Operations Supervisor daily). 

·         If assigned to a stationary guard post, such as hospital duty, ensure compliance with Post Orders and hospital protocol.

·         Ensure you always have in your possession; guard card, weapons permit, ICE ID, Company ID, medical card (if applicable).

·         Forward any gas receipts to the Supervisor in charge of Fleet Management.

·         Report any accidents, incidents and/or injuries associated with your transportation duties.  Complete any required incident reports and/or documentation prior to your departure.

·         Complete a Record of Presence (ROP), equipment and key sign in/out sheet and all associated paperwork necessary daily.

·         Assist managers and supervisors in overseeing operations

·         Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

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

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

·         High School Diploma

·         Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Law Enforcement Officer and/or Military Police Officer or six (6) months experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to detailing civil or administrative detainees or, two (2) year