hey all so here is my question of the day...

 

im looking into future careers(am 20 and work full time) and was considering applying to be an armored car driver. doing some quick googling i found the bare minimum of info so i figured someone on here must work for one of the big companys. i know i need to get a guard pass but is there a minium age? anyway i have a bunch of questions regarding the job if anyone can chime in its much appreciated!

 

average starting salary?

average pay after 20 years?

benefits?

usual work day?week?

age restrictions?

would the company provide firearms or is it up to me?

additional training required?

how do i go out and apply?online?

 

 

of course the big question! do you like your job?

 

any comments are welcomed!

 

patrick

Three year flawless driving record, 21 years old, ability to qualify for NJ handgun permit (only 2B carried during working hours), ability to pass backround check, DOT physical, regular benes, Dunbar one of the largest around.

 

Starting rate of pay $10.50/hr.

Three year flawless driving record, 21 years old, ability to qualify for NJ handgun permit (only 2B carried during working hours), ability to pass backround check, DOT physical, regular benes, Dunbar one of the largest around.

 

Starting rate of pay $10.50/hr.

 

Thanks man. What do they consider flawless driving? I've gotten 3 tickets all for stupid fix it stuff. Headlights and tires.

 

I have my fid so I just have to wait to turn 21

Take the civil service test for C/O, Atlantic is always hiring. starts, @ 31-32 + bennies. Eventually you can try a transfer.

I have a friend that worked for Garda. They had to be 21 years old. They did a full background check then he had to apply for a ccw through them. Only carry while working from them. Im not sure on salary but i know he did not get many hours. He always complained about the hours, they would give him 4 hours 1 day nothing the next. He was there for around 3 years and hated it. Said trucks always broke down, always got shitty jobs. He needed to provide his own firearm.

Take the civil service test for C/O, Atlantic is always hiring. starts, @ 31-32 + bennies. Eventually you can try a transfer.

+1 if you want to go that route try to get into state corrections they always hire. Tough job but they are desperate for people.

Thanks everyone I'm still weighing my options. I'm interviewing tomorrow to be a tech installer for the company that retrofits everything that goes into police cars. Figured I could get my foot in the door with alot of diffrent corrections offices I believe they service 60 departments and groups

I'm guessing you want to carry? If so, look at security jobs. Armored truck drivers get paid shit to do something that can be dangerous. I looked into it and decided for 12 bucks an hour it was not worth it whatsoever. But that's just me.

As a note I at one point wanted to be in te military and passed all the tests physicals and whatnot outstandingly but then decided our government isn't worth dying for so I'm attempting a different route but I have been cleared for active duty so I figure anyone else would hold me to the same standard.

I'm guessing you want to carry? If so, look at security jobs. Armored truck drivers get paid shit to do something that can be dangerous. I looked into it and decided for 12 bucks an hour it was not worth it whatsoever. But that's just me.

 

I currently am a delivery driver and have to go past security a couple times a day. 99% of the time they are unarmed(thankgod) assholes who barely comprehend english who think they are the law. Not saying that's everyone but I don't think I could work with most of those douches.

No DWI's ever, no moving violations, no accidents, pretty strict. Also if takiing any Prescription meds for allergies, sleeping disorders, etc! Some companies are more strict than DOT rules with meds, almost to the FAA level (Took a pill for sinus problem, see ya in 24 hours, etc).

Take ever civil service test you can. Try to go state corrections they are always hiring and get turned down by many people.

As a note I at one point wanted to be in te military and passed all the tests physicals and whatnot outstandingly but then decided our government isn't worth dying for so I'm attempting a different route but I have been cleared for active duty so I figure anyone else would hold me to the same standard.

 

So instead of serving your country and possibly dying for your country/government. You'd rather die for some billionaire bankers money for less pay and absolutely no respect. That makes sense.

 

So instead of serving your country and possibly dying for your country/government. You'd rather die for some billionaire bankers money for less pay and absolutely no respect. That makes sense.

 

I have my own personal reasons for deciding not to join. The process left a very bad taste in my mouth. If I could sign a paper and be put in the field with a rifle and comrades behind my back and skip all the politics then yes I'd be over seas fighting right now. Anyway I'd rather not have this discussion it's not related I brought it up just to point out the fact I've passed the background check of all background checks.

Loomis seems to be decent. Talked to one of the guys that drops the cash off for our ATM and he likes his job. Pays a little weak, but if you get a good area you won't really have to worry about getting jacked, shot at, stabbed, or spit on.

 

Thats who I was thinking of going with, but I don't have a reliable way to go up to their office. Another option you could explore if you want to do a security gig is G4S. They have their fingers in many pies, the pay is good, but you work long hours.

I have my own personal reasons for deciding not to join. The process left a very bad taste in my mouth. If I could sign a paper and be put in the field with a rifle and comrades behind my back and skip all the politics then yes I'd be over seas fighting right now. Anyway I'd rather not have this discussion it's not related I brought it up just to point out the fact I've passed the background check of all background checks.

 

Gecko 45... Is that you? :-)

Sorry but your gunna learn at a young age politics and bs runs the world. Every career is influenced by some form of politics.

Running facilities for over 200 bank branches....while those drivers maybe have clean records, they ain't the sharpest of people. I've had more then my fair share of problems and damages caused by some of these idiots.

 

Trying to open all glass doors with the bottom edge of a hand truck (many times), letting the glass door slam onto the hand-truck handle, leaving the fuel cap off the gas tank and when parking at our currency center which was a down sloped entrance, having the fuel pour all over the place (several times),...

 

Gardia has a bad credit D&B rating. They wanted to rent some space from us in Fairfield and they could pass the credit checks.

Running facilities for over 200 bank branches....while those drivers maybe have clean records, they ain't the sharpest of people. I've had more then my fair share of problems and damages caused by some of these idiots.

 

Trying to open all glass doors with the bottom edge of a hand truck (many times), letting the glass door slam onto the hand-truck handle, leaving the fuel cap off the gas tank and when parking at our currency center which was a down sloped entrance, having the fuel pour all over the place (several times),...

 

Gardia has a bad credit D&B rating. They wanted to rent some space from us in Fairfield and they could pass the credit checks.

 

We have a contract through Garda as well, and the guy who delivers and picks up our cash drops is a royal douche nozzle.

The military issues real weapons not old crappy revolvers like armored car companies..with both wars slowing down and the odds of us actually invading Iran in the next 4 years being so low I'd say you have a good chance surviving a 4 year run in the military. The odds are in your favor especially if you don't go marines or army.

The military issues real weapons not old crappy revolvers like armored car companies..with both wars slowing down and the odds of us actually invading Iran in the next 4 years being so low I'd say you have a good chance surviving a 4 year run in the military. The odds are in your favor especially if you don't go marines or army.

 

Once again it had nothing to do with the military. From all my research you provide your own weapons so my ar15 or 930 would be just as modern as any military weapon

Work for UPS, they are always hiring, bennies are excellent, plenty of ot, PRIVATE union job. I have a few friends that are there 20+ years and very happy.

I'm confused. Are you looking for an actual career or do you want to just feel like a bad ass? Its an honest question and I can't really give an answer till I know.

 

BTW I'm ex military and ex armed security so I can give you a ton of insight once I know exactly what you're looking for

 

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I'm confused. Are you looking for an actual career or do you want to just feel like a bad ass? Its an honest question and I can't really give an answer till I know.

 

BTW I'm ex military and ex armed security so I can give you a ton of insight once I know exactly what you're looking for

 

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I am looking for a career. Being a badass is a plus but I've had enough experience with people abusing or thinking they have an extreme amount of power because they sit in a reception office with a badge that I'd hope I would be able to exceed their standards.

 

I'm very interested in the security sector but don't want to be a mall cop with a baton. Hope that makes sense

I'll send a pm when I'm home from Hooters.

 

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I'll send a pm when I'm home from Hooters.

 

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I greatly appreciate it!

I currently am a delivery driver and have to go past security a couple times a day. 99% of the time they are unarmed(thankgod) assholes who barely comprehend english who think they are the law. Not saying that's everyone but I don't think I could work with most of those douches.

 

I wasn't saying a minimum wage security job. I meant either private/VIP/ security or something of that sort.

I'd strongly recommend taking civil service test, applying for corrections officer, at UPS/FedEx or really ANYWHERE besides being an armored car guard. The hours are long, the work is tough, it's extremely dangerous, you get paid shit, and at the end of the day you're putting your life on the line for bankers and corporations who literally do not even care if you die. It feels shitty to know that you risked your life carrying cash bags to check cashers in Union City all day for $11 an hour and your friend gets paid the same for stocking shelves at A&P.

 

Dunbar:

 

average starting salary? $11 hour

average pay after 20 years? $17 / hr (guy I knew was there 18 years and making $17 an hour...........)

benefits? health insurance if you don't mind your paycheck starting with a 3 or maybe a 4

usual work day?week? 5-6 days a week, 8am to 6pm about

age restrictions? 21+

would the company provide firearms or is it up to me? they had firearms you could use. they hadn't been cleaned in a decade, and the lead .38 bullets they gave you were deformed from years of handling

additional training required? none.

how do i go out and apply?online? online or in person

 

Basically a "career" in armored car industry is that after 20 years you can still make less than $20 for risking your life. Whereas at UPS you can have excellent benefits, great pay, be in a union and everything. Oh and people don't want to murder you.

Also, fun fact about armored car companies. You are a pawn. The money is worth more than your life.

 

Employees are instructed by company policy, training and videos, to abandon other employees in time of danger. If you are cornered outside the truck, your partner is supposed to lock the doors and drive away. If you are held at gunpoint outside the facility, employees are instructed not to let you in or attempt to help you in any way.

 

Your life is literally forfeit for a bag of cash.

The money is more important. Instead of handing over the money and going home to your family they want you to keep the money safe even if your partners head is blown off. Crazy right? considering bank robbers hardly ever kill people they just want the money ...