Full Time Armed Detention Officer

Armed Detention Officers Wanted In Odessa, TX

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP) is looking for full time armed detention officers to work in Odessa, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today. Compensation : $34.00 hourly rate, $3500 sign on bonus for selected qualified candidates, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required by the contract
• Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains 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
• 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
• 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
• Armed Detention Officers are responsible for guarding and safeguarding 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

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Company Description

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 Iupiat 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.