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Armed Transportation Officer

Akima
10 hours ago
On-site
Miami, FL, United States
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Company Overview: Work Where it Matters Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AIP, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders , AIP provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers , AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements. As an AIP employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. Description: AIP is looking for an Armed Transportation Officers. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities: Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort and transport of detainees as required by the contract. Exercises surveillance and control over detainees maintains order and discipline. Enforces rules and regulations of the detention facility. Provides care, custody and control of detainees. Removes detainees from holding areas using proper restraints and security measures. Guards' detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings, during transport, while receiving medical care. Required to duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons (Intermediate weapons should be used in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy). Inspects, maintains, and cares for authorized equipment including but not limited to: One approved semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines. All magazines loaded to full capacity. Handcuffs/leg irons and keys, waist chains, black boxes, and restraint keys. Ballistic vests which must be worn at all times while performing armed officer duties. Requalify with weapon quarterly. Makes official entries in the transportation and processing logbooks that are legible and complete. Conducts a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer. Performs complete vehicle inspections prior to and following every transportation route. Inventories all equipment and notate the results in the logbook. Receives all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition. Ensures that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery. Augments staff as needed in the Krome Service Processing Center operations as required. Attends to housing, feeding, and the physical well-being of detainees, 24 hours a day. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures. Completes all training and job requirements. Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Officer Handbook and other Company Safety Policies. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: A minimum of 1 year of security, law enforcement or military experience or a 4-year accredited undergraduate or graduate education may be used as substitution of experience. US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Pass a criminal background and consumer credit …

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