Armed Security Transportation Officer

Armed Security Transportation Officer – New York, NYParagon Professional Services LLC (Paragon) is a BSNC company. Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon's experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients' projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.Wage/Salary $37.15 per hr.About this position: Armed Security Transportation Officer – New York, NYThe 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. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform transportation duties per PBNDS Standards and Training.Ensure all detainee transports are documented and detainee records and possessions are safeguarded at all times. Provide trip documentation to the Transportation Coordinator in a timely manner.Notify Operations Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator and/or Project Manager of any route variations.Ensure that any required detainee documentation is obtained from the transferring facility/agency prior to departure.Ensure that 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.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 have in your possession at all times; guard card, weapons permit, ICE ID, Company ID, medical card (if applicable).Complete post vehicle check at the completion of your assignment.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 on a daily basisTransport Officers are required to maintain a valid Armed Guard/Firearms permit as part of their qualifications to perform transport duties. Maintenance includes passing the periodic firearms recertification. Officers who fail to maintain their armed guard/firearms permit may not be assigned to Transportation duties.The Contractor shall certify proficiency every quarter. Training curriculum shall include Use of Force training, Tactics, Weapon Safety, and Range Qualifications.All Armed Officers are required to recertify with their issued duty handgun at periodicities set forth in the Federal contract or state requirements. Officers must achieve a minimum score of 200 or 80% out of 250 points and must demonstrate safe handling and manipulation of their weapon (or as mandated by state requirements).Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications· Education Requirements: High School Diploma· Level of Experience Requirements: 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) years active-duty military service with an honorable discharge.Current Public Trust ClearanceValid Driver's License for the State you reside in.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other CharacteristicsStrong communication skills; verbal and written.Strong organizational skills.· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and data entry.Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.Preferred· Possession of a valid Wear Carry Permit for the site-specific state.· Possession of a valid Security Guard Certification for the site-specific state.· Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for the state you reside in· Possession of a USDOT Medical Card (for CDL license holders only)· Current federal background investigation and access or ability to obtain.· Active Public Trust clearance.Necessary Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of timeWork EnvironmentWork Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The physical demands described here are a representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time spent sitting will be in a transportation vehicle with limited opportunity to move about.Physical Setting: Job is performed in a transportation vehicle either as a driver or passenger responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all detainees. Daily exposure to various individuals whose medical history is unknown resulting in possible exposure to potentially contagious air and blood borne pathogens. Long distance travel may also require overnight hotel stays due to on duty hours restrictions.Schedule and Flexibility: Must maintain an active cellphone to receive assignments and maintain communication with co-workers and supervisory staff. Must be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.Other Pertinent Work Details: As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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