Transportation Supervisor

NANA Regional Corporation•Miami, FL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

AIP is looking for a Transportation Supervisor to work in Miami, FL. The Lieutenant is responsible for the field supervision of Detention Officers. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Operations: 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. Schedule 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. Reporting: 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. Leadership/ Supervision: 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. Quality Assurance: 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.

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.
The incumbent must be trustworthy.
The incumbent must have a minimum of one year of experience as a detention officer and two years of successful experience in field supervision (civilian law enforcement, commercial or industrial guard service, or security service supervisory position).
Ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, disturbances and building evacuations.
Maintain a professional personal appearance and calm demeanor.
Maintain confidentiality.
Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the American Correctional Association and DHS ICE standards.
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.
Maintain current/physical residence in the continental United States.

Responsibilities

The Lieutenant will provide supervision, guidance and on-the-job training 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.
Maintain full staffing by filling any open posts with reserve or stand-by personnel and managing "call-offs" due to illness or other reasons.
Brief Detention Officers during muster and post checks regarding any changes in Post Orders, or any unusual or emergency situations.
Conduct 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 Akal Security management.
Conduct administrative investigations of criminal and non-criminal incidents to include personal injury and traffic accidents.
Document incidents with complete and accurate verbal and written reports.
Review the sign-in/out sheets to ensure proper timekeeping by Detention Officers.
Manage 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 officer's deal 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.
Assume duties of Captain in Captain's absence.
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.
Schedule 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.