Pinkerton Government Services (PGS) mission is to provide innovative, cost-effective, solutions to ensure the safety and security of the assets of the U.S. Government and government contractor organizations worldwide. We will relentlessly strive to preserve national security and improve the protection of the personnel, programs, resources, and facilities of our clients.

Our goal is to enhance the success of our clients and their operations by providing demonstrably superior security, consulting, and investigation services and products with the highest degree of integrity and responsiveness, while enhancing the success of our fellow employees by creating career-enhancing opportunities.

PGS will endeavor to foster a culture of trust, equal opportunity, teamwork, responsibility, high expectations, and open communication with our clients, employees, and shareholders.

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www.pinkertonjobs.com

(Select location PGS Midwest Branch NORTH_GOVT.)

Pinkerton Government Services, (PGS) specializes in security, fire, and emergency services for government agencies and contractor companies that are required to meet federal government security, fire, and emergency services requirements.  Our mission is to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to ensure the safety and security of the assets of the U.S. Government and government contractor organizations, worldwide.  Our goal is to enhance the success of our clients and their operations by providing demonstrably superior security services with the highest degree of integrity and responsiveness, while enhancing the success of our fellow employees by creating career-enhancing opportunities. 

For PGS to continue to be a leader in the security industry we will endeavor to foster a culture of trust, equal opportunity, teamwork, responsibility, high expectations, and open communication with our clients, employees, and shareholders.

JOB SUMMARY

Drives minibus, van, lightweight truck or other passenger vehicle to transport clients, trainees, or company personnel to destinations. Observes incidents or suspicious activity while operating vehicle at assigned site(s); reports incidents/activity to security personnel, client representatives or company management. Performs security services or other services as required for the site.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Duties include essential function of driving a passenger vehicle as designated by client contract.  May be assigned a service grade or rank in a chain of command in conformance with contract requirements or to facilitate the delivery of service, according to business necessity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job.  Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately.  The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

·         All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.

·         Employees are held accountable for successful job performance.  Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.

·         In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.  Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.

·         All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures.  In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

1.      Drives vehicle from pick up points or central loading area to destinations according to assigned schedule or on an as-needed basis.

2.      Assists passengers with disabilities into and out of vehicle; may secure ambulatory devices such as wheelchairs to restraints to stabilize during trip.

3.      Operates radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles as needed; reports service disruptions and other incidents.

4.      Cleans and services vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.

5.      Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the client and its security department.

6.      Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.

7.      May perform patrol duties at assigned site(s); checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.

8.      Prepares logs or reports as required for site(s); writes or types reports or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.

9.      Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to security personnel, client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the site(s).

10.  Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flood, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, and other incidents following procedures established for post, by the company, or through training or certification.

11.  Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY

Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.

Background Prerequisites

·         Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.

·         Ability to obtain current driver’s license for state of residence

·         Driving record must meet company and/or insurance standards as per MVR.

Education/Experience

·         High School Diploma or G.E.D

·         Related experience preferred.

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing)

·         Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.

·         Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.

·         Ability to operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.

·         Ability to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and clients. Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.

·         Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.

·         Ability to be an effective team member.

·         Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.

·         Courteous telephone manner.

·         Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.

·         Good organizational skills.

·         Ability to provide high quality customer service.

·         Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

·         Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

·         Basic skills in keyboarding, computer usage, and operating controls.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands)

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions.  In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

·         Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.

·         May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.

·         May be required to work overtime without advance notice.

·         Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for up to 8 hours per day and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.

·         Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.

·         Required lifting and/or moving related to operating vehicle and/or equipment and/or assisting passengers; depending upon assignment, may be occasional or frequent, and may involve weight or force in excess of 70 pounds.

·         Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

·         Requires driving vehicle in the performance of duties.  Vehicles are to include but not limited to:  cars, trucks, vans, minibus, electric carts, and bicycles.

·         On occasion may be required to perform stressful physical activity. 

·         Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.

·         May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information

Apply online (directly to)

www.pinkertonjobs.com

(Select location PGS Midwest Branch NORTH_GOVT.)

EOE/M/F/D/V