Armed Driver/Messenger

Driver & Armed Messenger
Fortress Armored Services Company

Lawndale, CA

Starting at $21 hour – Full-time, Part-time

• Signing bonus $1,000 No experience/ $2,500 with experience

Apply now
Benefits
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule

Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Vision insurance

Full Job Description

Driver Guard / Armed Messenger

• Lawndale, California
• Cash Logistics
• FAS005
• Starting hourly $21 an hour- (Experience welcomed)

Posted Date: Oct 1st 2024 Closing Date: Current

Job Title

Driver & Armed Messenger

Do you enjoy work that keeps you moving throughout the day? Are you looking to join a high-performing team with a growing company and excellent benefits? Are you a security professional seeking an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment as you grow your career? If this sounds like you, read on, as we may have a great opportunity for you!

About Fortress Armored: Fortress Armored Services company is a Los Angeles based company dealing with all aspects of cash logistics. The professional staff we employ has a combined 20+ years in CIT and cash vault operations. Fortress is seeking highly qualified individuals who have strong driving and security skills for challenging positions as armed Driver/Messengers.

Job Description

• Deliver and pick up valuables at customer locations, banks and cash vaults
• Guard and maintain the safety and security of our employees, vault, and liability at all times
• Remain alert and prepared at all times, protecting the crew and premises while also watching for accidents that could result in a loss
• Operate armored trucks in a safe manner, abiding by all state and local driving regulations
• Ability to work alone and maintain tactical procedures to ensure a secure environment
• Able to work weekends, holidays and/or extended hours
• Maintain radio communication with the vehicle crew and dispatch personnel to ensure a secure transaction
• Other duties as required

The Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• A valid firearms permit is required
• Guard card Permit is required
• Ability to lift at least 50-75 pounds
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Firearms License (Required)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Security: 1 year (Preferred)
• US work authorization required

The Additional Qualifications We Prefer:

• Six months experience in an Armed Security position, or any military experience, one year experience in transportation of goods and/or 6 months experience in Armored Transportation
• Military Experience
• Trained in the use of firearms (Preferred )

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Security: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Firearms License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Signing bonus

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Armored Car/Truck Experience?
• Do you own a firearm ? (Firearm is required)

License/Certification:

• Guard Card (Required)
• Exposed Firearms Permit? (Required)

Work Location: On the road