Armed Transportation Officer - Akima, LLC

Overview:

AIP is looking for Armed Transportation Officers for future anticipated openings.  This position is contingent upon contract award. Under direct supervision of the on-duty Shift Supervisor, or general supervision of facility command staff.  Responsible for maintaining a secure detention facility and the safe custody of detainees.

 

Hourly rate is $17.72/hour during training and increases to $35.97 after training.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and controls detainee behavior during the operation of the detention facility; or restrain by force if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Exercises appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or detainees.
• Communicates effectively and coherently with other staff or detainee with approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable radios; demonstrate effective communicative skills with detainee, public and staff.
• Performs searches of detainees, vehicles, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, indoor and outdoor areas which may involve feeling or detecting objects, walking, kneeling, bending or stooping for long periods of time.
• Maintains control over detainees by always being aware of their location and documenting such.
• Escorts detainees (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Maintains company equipment and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed for by company policy.
• Collects, resolves and/or directs to appropriate individual or division, detainee complaints, grievances or requests.
• Prepares investigative and other reports or documentation, using appropriate grammar.
• Observes and controls visitors and detainees prior to, during and after visits.
• Performs related duties and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provides detainee admission and release services in Processing according to Post Orders.
• Transports detainees securely using ICE approved restraints and vehicles to off-site locations.
• Maintains uninterrupted constant custody care and control at off-site locations.
• Secures Outer Perimeter, Main Gate and Lobby areas of the Facility in accordance to the Post Orders.
• Must wear necessary PPE duty gear at all times.
• Maintains NYS Armed Guard card which includes yearly firearms qualification and security training.
• Completes quarterly ICE firearms qualification.
• Retains a current NYS CDL with passenger endorsement.

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience interacting with the public.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.  
• Must have a valid New York State (NYS) pistol permit.
• Must have NYS Armed Guard Card.
• Must possess minimum Class C CDL, Class B preferred.
• Must be able to pass extensive background investigation and drug test.  Random drug testing will be performed.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing as part of a drug-free workplace policy, including marijuana usage.

Posted Salary Range:17.72 new hire training and 35.97 after trainingBenefits Information:CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.