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The cash-in-transit guard can be employed by private organizations specialized in cash transport or by public companies such as the Bank of France. Let's discover together the specificities of this high-risk profession.

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• Work uniform
• Missions
• Training
• Career prospects
• Salary

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Working in a team, the cash-in-transit guard can occupy the function of driver, guard or messenger, also called crew chief. The missions of a cash-in-transit guard are multiple and revolve around two axes, namely security and transport.

Among their missions, we find:

• Load and unload the valuables and goods entrusted to them in the armored or unmarked vehicle and ensure their protection ;

• Service ATMs;

• Ensure compliance with procedures and laws in force;

• Drive a vehicle sometimes requiring a commercial driver's license;

• Ensure the security of transported funds and teammates.

A cash-in-transit guard must above all demonstrate composure, vigilance and honesty. Other qualities are essential to practice this dangerous profession: team spirit, organizational skills, stress management, anticipation, etc.

To become a cash-in-transit guard, you don't necessarily need a qualification, even though employers generally prefer to turn to graduates from "security professions" programs. The candidate for a cash transport position must be at least 21 years old to obtain a weapon permit and must present a clean criminal record.

The career advancement prospects for a cash-in-transit guard are rather limited. They can advance within their team by occupying different positions as guard, driver or messenger. They can also quickly change paths to pursue another career in the private security sector.

At the beginning of their career, the cash-in-transit guard receives the equivalent of minimum wage to which bonuses and allowances can be added. A more experienced cash-in-transit guard can then expect to earn around €2000 gross per month.