Job Title: Armed Transportation Officer

Department/Group: Transportation Division

*Job Location: Arnold, MO
Travel Required: To assigned facility to pickup transport vehicle.

Level/Salary Range: $17.00-$19.00 per hour
Position Type: PART TIME

Will Train Applicant(s): NO, MUST have CURRENT Armed Security, Law Enforcement or Military Experience.

Posting Expires: TBD – Until filled.

Website: www.5thmeridiangroup.com

5TH MERIDIAN GROUP – COMPANY OVERVIEW:
We are a US Veteran owned, Missouri based company that proudly serves as a security and transportation partner in Missouri’s medical marijuana industry. We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates and embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to offering a living wage and dedicated to excellence, compliance, and protection of those in the Missouri cannabis community.

POSITION: Armed Security Officer – Transportation
The Transportation Officer will serve as an armed protection specialist securely transporting cannabis to facilities across Missouri. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Safely driving a delivery vehicle up to 800 miles a day
• Loading and unloading deliverables
• Inventory control and tracking
• Operation of electronic devices, computers and tracking equipment
• Tier I surveillance system/camera operation
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Use of armed or physical force in the protection of self, bystanders and facility staff, could be required.

As a condition of employment, all Transportation Officers, regardless of rank or seniority, shall be subject to having safe, legal, and reasonable duties assigned to them by management to maximize safe, efficient, and profitable operations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: ALL applicants MUST have Armed Security Experience

-US Military Service Members – Former, Retired, or Guard/Reservist.

-Current or former Missouri POST certified Police Officers (active, inactive, retired) preferred.

-Current career public safety professionals with extensive experience in emergency and citizen services.

-Extensive experience in providing armed security or protection services.

-Ability to complete a firearm safety course and range qualify with the duty weapon on a company administered proficiency table.

-Situational awareness and ability to adapt to changes

PREFERRED SKILLS
At our company, we only employ transportation officers who can work as a "quiet professional" while operating in and around our partner facilities. Our officers' primary focus is to provide a reassuring, non-threatening presence that complements the existing employee dynamics and helps achieve company goals while ensuring the safety and security of everyone involved, including employees, bystanders, and all deliverables.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All employees must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain , prior to employment, ALL of the following licenses, certifications and endorsements; or equivalent:

• Missouri Class E Drivers License
• Missouri Department of Cannabis Regulations Agent ID, including the submission of fingerprints
• Guard or Courier Card for areas relevant to this job location

Employment Screening

Your employment is contingent upon your satisfactory completion and passing of employment screening that include all of the following:

• Subject to an extensive background check to include, but not limited to: criminal, financial, driving, social, educational, or anything in your history which could be detrimental in your ability to be employed and insured by 5th Meridian Group.
• Successfully completing and passing a drug screening administered by a licensed independent testing facility of the Company’s choice.
• Demonstrating weapon proficiency by successfully completing a Company administered firearm proficiency and qualification training course, with the Duty Weapon
• Other pre-employment screenings as may be required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Armed Security, Military or Law Enforcement: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Arnold, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road