Captain

Akima, LLC•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AIP is looking for a Captain to work in Miami, FL. The Captain is responsible for supervising detention staff to ensure the safety and security of detainees in custody, acting in accordance with the highest ethical standards at all times, and ensuring a spirit of fairness and integrity in the on-going execution of their duties. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

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.
A high school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective.
Ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general 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.
Proven ability to exercise good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Serves as AGS on-site point of contact for the Supervisor Immigration Enforcement Agent and ICE contract concerns.
Responsible for addressing concerns that may be out of compliance.
The Captain will provide supervision, guidance and on-the-job training to the Lieutenant and ultimately to the Detention Officer to improve Detention Officer skills, reinforcing the critical nature of the Detention Officer’s responsibilities.
Responsible for assuring consistent delivery of service regardless of shift or location, for taking immediate action to correct problems detected and for responding whenever called upon.
Oversight of staffing to ensure any open posts are filled with reserve or stand-by personnel and managing “call-offs” due to illness or other reasons.
Managing the briefing of Detention Officers during post checks regarding any changes in Post Orders, or any unusual or emergency situations.
Identify and communicate on-the-job training to correct deficiencies in Detention Officer Performance, or to strengthen and refresh Detention Officer knowledge of critical skills and issues.
Report any emergency situation to the COTR and AGS management.
Document incidents with complete and accurate reports.
Oversee the review the sign-in/out sheets to ensure proper timekeeping by Detention Officers.
Oversee the break schedules and ensuring that all Detention Officers receive breaks and proper relief.
Provide oversight and management and direct reporting of detainee counts.
Assist Detention Officers in dealing with any incident of disturbance or lack of cooperation from a detainee.
Inspect every area of the facility where detainees are present, at least once per shift.
Responsible for the operational functions and duties required in operating a detention center; including detention, processing, administration and transportation operations as required in the contract.
Provide effective leadership and supervision of all subordinate personnel.
Oversee the schedule and adequate staffing for all assigned posts and assure that minimum manning standards are maintained.
Ensure duties are accomplished as directed in the contract.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Furnish a manifest of all detainees under Supervisory Detention Officer’s jurisdiction and insure the safe and effective control of all detainees in the facility, 24 hours a day.
Provides other written and oral reports as required or needed.
Inspire and motivate employees to perform duties to ensure contract compliance.
Ensure detention officers are trained on the expectations and requirements of their duties.
Provide timely and ongoing feedback on employee job performance.
Motivate and provide recognition to exemplary employees.
Discipline detention officers who are negligent or disregard standard operating procedures, policies, standards, regulations and/or contractual requirements.
Participate in interviewing candidates for detention officer positions.
Enforce American Correctional Association (ACA) and ICE National Detention Standards, policies, procedures and orders related to the custody, care and treatment of detainees.
Conduct daily quality assurance inspections of their areas of responsibility, including detention facilities, grounds, posts, equipment, uniforms and knowledge of post orders, ACA and ICE National Detention Standards and current policies, procedures and regulations of all subordinate contract personnel.
Document findings of the inspections on approved forms and checklists by the end of the shift.
Correct discrepancies on-the-spot as appropriate.
Responsible for the effective and efficient control, operation and security of the detention facility.