Full Time Armed Detention Officer ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)

Akima, LLC•Omaha, NE

99d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP) is looking for an Armed Detention Officer to join their team. The Armed Detention Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of detainees in custody, acting with the highest ethical standards, and maintaining fairness and integrity in their duties. Armed detention guards must possess and maintain a state-level security guard license for this contract. This role involves guarding and safeguarding non-citizen detainees and the general public at government buildings in custodial or court settings.

Requirements

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 check (no criminal record).
Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.
Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.
At least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid state driver's license or CDL.
Possess a valid firearm license.
Ability to obtain an armed state security guard license from the state of Minnesota or Nebraska.
One year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections experience demonstrating the following:
Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the public.
Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and can compose written and oral reports.
Ability to exercise good judgment: courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.
Ability to maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies and unexpected situations that may involve mental and physical stress such as disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations.
Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.
Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements.
Speak, read, write, and understand English.
Concisely and accurately prepare and write narratives of incidents and other written reports.
Pass and maintain required medical and physical testing requirements and standards.
Exercise judgment and use discretion in dealing with first response to all situations.
Demonstrate proficiency in methods and techniques of securing and controlling detainees by following required training, policy, and procedure.
Maintain physical fitness standards and proficiency with firearms issued and other special equipment.
Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information.
Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the DHS ICE National Detention Standards.
Ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective.

Responsibilities

Guard and safeguard non-citizen detainees and the general public at government buildings in either a custodial or court settings.
Qualify on a standard course of fire twice yearly and up to four times annually if required.
Complete all training, basic and annual refresher, maintain an appropriate level of fitness and continually meet all job requirements throughout the contract life span.
Perform duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required by the contract.
Exercise surveillance and control over detainees and maintain order and discipline.
Make official entries in the processing logbooks that are legible and complete.
Conduct a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
Inventory all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.
Receive all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.
Duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons.
Use intermediate weapons in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy.
Ensure that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
Inspect, maintain, and care for authorized equipment.
Qualify with a company-issued semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines.
Successfully complete all assigned training including defensive tactics and course requiring a minimum physical stamina.
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
Follow company-wide safety policies and practices and adhere to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring as outlined in the Officer Handbook and other Company Safety Policies.