Motor Escort Officer -

You will be responsible for most expenses related to the work.  You will be paid a flat fee per ride with additional money paid for extended wait times, extra distance, Sunday/Holiday work, or performing additional functions such as ride lead.

Things to keep in mind:

This is not for everyone. If you are not an experienced all weather motorcycle rider or cannot handle high stress situations this is probably not for you. You also are not going to get rich doing this type of work and supporting yourself or a family on the income from this would be out of the question. We also offer no medical or leave benifits.

Passing the initial screening is no guarantee you will be able to complete the training and become a fully qualified Motor Escort Officer. We highly encourage you to take it slow and don't spend money on equipment or other gear not absolutely required as there is no reimbursement if you are cut due to inability to perform or decide this is not for you.

Basic Qualifications:

1. ​​Be at least 21 years of age.
2. Pass a Washington State Patrol background check.
3. Washington Driver's License with motorcycle endorsement.
4. Advanced Rider Training Certification or equivalent experience.
5. Good driving record.
6. Completion of Washington State Flaggers Course (must be taken every 3 years).
7. Availability to work most days of week.  Funerals happen almost everyday and we often only get a few days notice.

What you have to provide:

During your initial orientation and screening you do not need any special equipment. You should NOT buy ANY equipment, especially a motorcycle, until you have talked to us about it first.

Once you are accepted for training you need:

1. Plain black or white motorcycle helmet.  If you're buying new get a black one.
2. Plain black or navy riding pants (reflective striping is okay).
3. Plain black motorcycle jacket (reflective striping is okay).
4. Plain black motorcycle boots.
5. A professional looking and equipped police model motorcycle with appropriate lights & siren. It must be a solo seat model that will be dedicated to escort work. The company can provide a bike to you but you will be payed at a lower rate since you are not covering the costs of the motorcycle.

To be promoted to fully qualified Motor Escort Officer you will need the following items:​​

1. ​Two-tone, gloss, black and white helmet.  We have the means to convert gloss black helmets to two-tone at no expense to you.
2. LAPD Blue or Navy uniform pants or breaches (only get breaches if you're going to invest in hi-stack boots).
3. Traffic control gloves or over-gloves ( Glo-Gloves)​.​

​Note:  The company will provide a uniform manual and most required uniform items. We have sources for all uniform parts and accessories available.  Other officers may also have uniform items for little or no charge. 

What the company provides:

​Note:  Some things will be provided initially and others as you progress in your training)

1. Liability ​Insurance.  This is a commercial insurance that covers you and the bike while it is being used for company business:
   • ​While performing escort work.
   • While performing training.
   • Attending company meetings.
   • Attending any company directed activies.
   • To and from work related activities (this includes taking the bike in for service).
2. Training.  The company provides initial training in Emergency Vehicle Operations, escort procedures, and additional traffic control training.  All riders must complete quarterly motorcycle training to remain on the insurance and available for dispatch.
3. Uniform Shirts. The company will provide you with one long-sleave and one short-sleave uniform shirt with patches. You will be expected to maintain them and replace as needed
4. Uniform Jackets. The company will provide you with one black riding jacket with liner and one light weight dress jacket with patches. You wil be expected to maintain them.
5. Uniform cap.
6. Hi-Vis Rain Jacket. The company will provide you with a hi-visibility rain jacket that may be used for escort in inclement weather in-lieu of the company provided safety vest.
7. Patches, badges, name tags, safety vest, radios, and any other legally mandated escort equipment.

Security Officer -

Currently we primarily use our properly trained and licensed Motor Escort Officers to provide security services.  This requires a separate licensing and certification process in order to perform security duties.  You can complete some of this concurrent with your motor officer training. ​​Although not required for normal escort work the majority of our motor officers are also licensed by the State of Washington as Armed Security Officers.  When performing security work, that is not related to an escort, you will be compensated by the hour rather than per event due to the varience in time requirements from escort work.  Security Officers are authorized to use their company insured motorcycles to travel to and from non-escort related security assignments. ​

You must be licensed as an armed security guard or a former law enforcement officer who has a current LEOSA card in order to carry a firearm while working for the company.

If you perform at least 10 hours of security work for the company we will pay the cost of all of your certification and licensing requirements. If not you will be responsible for these costs.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Be at least 18 years old.
2. ​Be a United States citizen or resident alien.
3. Have no criminal convictions that directly relate to your capacity to perform the duties of a private security guard or that hinder public safety.  (See Recommended Sanctions​ for details about criminal convictions)​
4. Get fingerprinted for and pass state and national background checks.​
5. Complete state required security officer training (Company conducted).
6. Submit license application (or annual renewal) and payment to the department of Licensing.

Firearms Qualifications:

1. Meet basic security qualifications.
2. Be at least 21 years old.
3. Complete state required Criminal Justice Training Commission firearms training and certification (Annual requirement conducted by outside agency).
4. ​Pay the additional fee for the "Armed" endorsement on your security guard license (required annually).