Detention Officer
AGS
specializes in compliant, innovative, and efficient detention
management, health services, and records and document management
services. AGS safeguards some of the most demanding missions facing key
federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security and the
U.S. Air Force. JOB SUMMARY: The Detention Officer is responsible 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Performs duties related to the
detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort and transport of
detainees as required in the contract · Exercises surveillance and
control over detainees, and maintains order and discipline; · Attends to
housing, feeding, and the physical well-being of detainees, 24 hours a
day. · 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 and when and other duties as assigned · Performs
all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies
and procedures · 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES: · Able to speak, read, write and understand English. Must
concisely and accurately write narratives of incidents and prepare
written reports · Ability to pass and maintain the medical and physical
testing requirements and standards · Exercises judgment and uses
discretion in dealing with first response to any and all situations.
Following required training, incumbent must demonstrate proficiency in
methods and techniques of securing and controlling detainees · Incumbent
must maintain physical fitness standards and proficiency with firearms
and issued and other special equipment CORE COMPETENCIES: ·
Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be accomplished
and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job
expectations · Corporate Values - Understands, embraces, and
integrates Akima corporate values into everyday duties and
responsibilities · Customer Service - Identifies and responds to
current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and
external customers · Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work
environment for co- workers and customers · _Teamwork _- Resourceful
team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative
relationships with others inside or outside the organization REQUIRED
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS * Speak, read, write, and understand English *
Must maintain physical fitness standards and must be able to pass and
maintain required physical testing requirements and standards which
includes: * Must be able to lift heavy object up to 50lbs frequently and
up to 70lbs occasionally * Must be able to push a wheel chair bound
individual weighing up to 300 lbs and helping individual in and out of
chair * Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, twisting, reaching
overhead and climb stairs, ladders and slopes periodically * Must be
able to pass a medical examination and meet health requirements * Must
be able to stand and walk for long periods of time minimum 4 hours *
Must be at least 21 years of age and a 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 * Must possess a high school diploma
or equivalent (GED) * Must have the ability to pass a criminal
background and consumer credit check (no criminal record) to obtain and
maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance * Must be able to pass all
pre-employment and random drug tests * Must be able to pass a medical
examination and meet health requirements * Must possess a valid state
driver's license or CDL * You must possess or ability to obtain a state
security guard license (D) from the State of Florida * Maintain
current/physical residency in the continental United States
Experience: ** ** One year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement,
or Corrections experience demonstrating the following: * Ability to
greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public *
Must be willing to work shift hours to include, evening, nights,
weekends and holidays * Must attend and pass defensive tactics training
- 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 are
able to 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 * Ability
to concisely and accurately prepare and write narratives of incidents
and other written reports * Must be able to exercises judgment and use
discretion in dealing with first response to any and all situations *
Must have the ability to work with a diverse population of people,
including people of different cultures, with different values and
lifestyles; with a cross cultural perspective * Must be able to
demonstrate proficiency in methods and techniques of securing and
controlling detainees by following required training, policy and
procedure * Must maintain proficiency with any special equipment used
for your position * Must maintain a professional personal appearance,
calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information * Must
possess a high degree of integrity, accountability * Must adhere to the
American Correctional Association and DHS ICE National Detention
Standards at all times Preferred: Bilingual Associate or Bachelor
level degree in Criminal Justice or related field **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
**The incumbents duties are performed in a detention facility
environment; working with a wide variety of people from different
cultures, backgrounds and speaking various languages, while performing
multiple functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The incumbent is required to
work the majority of hours in an indoor/outdoor detention center
environment, standing and walking the majority of time, while
maintaining a degree of physical fitness to manage firefighting
equipment and other equipment, lift heavy objects (1-70 lbs.) and
respond quickly to changes in work demands, emerging situations and
emergencies. ** ** _ We wish to thank all applicants for their interest
and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates
selected for interviews will be contacted. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER We are Equal Opportunity Employers. Prospective employees
will receive consideration without discrimination because of race,
color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability,
marital status, protected veteran, sexual orientation, or any other
legally protected status. We are committed to Equal Employment
Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with
physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or
mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need
special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please
contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053.
The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for
individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance. Please
do not use the dedicated phone number above to call on the status of
your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or
an accommodation. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a
case-by- case basis. In order for our company to stay compliant with
government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email
resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical
and/or mental disability and need assistance with the online
application. _ **Primary Location: **US-FL-Miami **Work Locations: **
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**Akima LLC **Schedule: **Part-time **Closing Date: **Ongoing **Shift:
**Day Job