Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $75,000Overview
Armored truck drivers, also known as armored car drivers, armored guards, or armored messengers, are trained security personnel who guard and transport money, jewelry, and/or other valuables from one location to another in armored trucks, vans, or cars. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies armored truck drivers as armed guards. While not every armed guard is an armored truck driver, the BLS reported that there were 1,103,120 people in this field in 2015. Individuals may work for corporate and business clients as well as the military.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Organized
Problem-Solving
Realistic
Career Ladder
Armored Truck Driver Manager or Supervisor
Senior Armored Truck Driver
Armored Truck Driver
Armored Truck Driver Trainee
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