Armed Warehouse Associate

Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $19.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

overtime pay

Job Description

GardaWorld is a national leader in cash services and armored car solutions, renowned for its commitment to security, reliability, and professionalism. Established as one of the foremost companies in cash logistics across the United States and Canada, GardaWorld specializes in secure transportation and management of cash and valuables, employing cutting-edge technology and highly trained personnel to offer unparalleled service to its clients. The company operates with rigorous standards to safeguard the assets of banks, retailers, and other businesses that rely on secure cash handling. Certified and licensed professionals work in an environment that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. With an excellent reputation and comprehensive training programs, GardaWorld provides career opportunities to those seeking to build a stable and rewarding profession in the security and cash logistics industry. The company operates Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays as needed, and offers mid-shift positions from 1 pm to close, ensuring flexibility and structured working hours for its employees. The pay rate for this Vault Custodian position is $19 per hour, reflecting competitive compensation within the industry.

The Vault Custodian at GardaWorld plays a critical role within the company's cash logistics operation. This armed position requires individuals to possess and maintain the appropriate permits or licenses to carry sidearms, adhering to specific state requirements, which may include additional guard licensing. The Vault Custodian is entrusted with overseeing the safe and accurate distribution of funds, receiving moneybags, receipts, route guides, keys, and schedules to Driver/Messengers and Crew Leaders. They ensure that these personnel have the necessary elements to service clients efficiently and securely. Beyond handling money and equipment, the Vault Custodian manages check-in and check-out of routes, maintains accountability for their liabilities, and handles paperwork along with electronic devices such as handheld scanners used for data entry.

This role demands strict adherence to safety protocols and company policies, with Vault Custodians often making decisions related to crew safety and operational procedures. The custodians may substitute for Driver/Messenger or Crew Leader responsibilities as operational needs dictate. Their duties encompass buying and selling loads, verifying bulk money transactions, resolving route discrepancies, reporting and tracking missing or misrouted items, and training new personnel on procedures and policies. They maintain activity logs and ensure that all route items— identification cards, fuel cards, firearms, moneybags, and deposits—are accounted for at the end of shifts. Candidates must be adaptable, since overtime can be required, and employees need to be available to work any day, including holidays. This comprehensive position offers those with the right qualifications a chance to join an esteemed national company in a full-time capacity with opportunities for growth and career development in secure cash logistics and armored car operations.

Job Requirements

Must have all required driver’s licenses and must maintain a satisfactory driving record
May be required to have a valid Commercial Driver’s License with no air-brake restrictions (applicable to branches with vehicles over 26,001 lbs)
Must be able to work Monday through Friday and some Saturdays as needed
Must be available to work any day of the week and holidays
Must be capable of working mid shift from 1 pm to close
Must be willing and able to qualify for and maintain a permit or license to carry a sidearm
Must be adaptable to overtime as required

Job Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have a high school diploma/general equivalency diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Must obtain and maintain all required guard and gun permits
Must demonstrate clarity and proficiency in oral and written communication in the English language
Must be able to give clear oral and written instructions and have the ability to train
Must be familiar with the Armored Car Personnel Work Rules/Labor Agreement, Company employee and safety handbooks, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and other required documents

Job Duties

Responsible for the distribution and receipt of moneybags, receipts, daily route guides, route keys and schedules to Driver/Messenger and/or Crew Leaders
Buying and selling of loads
Verifying bulk money received from the vault, other departments and external sources
Ensures that employees, customers and public are treated courteously
Resolves route discrepancies with Crew Leaders
Assists in tracking, resolving and reporting missing or misrouted items
Aids in maintaining attendance and punctuality calendars
Trains new personnel on the proper procedures and policies under direction of management
Makes decisions regarding crew safety and operations based on Company policies and procedures and records and reports information immediately to management
Maintains branch activity logs in the absence of on-site management
Ensures that identification cards, fuel cards, route keys, deposits, moneybags, receipts, daily guide sheets, change boxes, firearms, monies and other route equipment are collected at end of shift
Moves and balances liabilities to prepare route loads for the following days’ activities
Performs Driver/Messenger or Crew Leader duties as requested
May be required to handle ATM dispatch and other calls
Additional job duties may be assigned as necessary