Detention Officer - Batavia, NY

Detention Officer

AIP is looking for a Detention Officer to work in Batavia, NY. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! 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.

Responsibilities:

• Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required by the contract
• Supervises and controls detainee behavior during the operation of the detention facility; or restrains by force if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints
• Exercises appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or detainees
• Communicates effectively and coherently with other staff or detainee with approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable radios; demonstrates effective communicative skills with detainee, public and staff
• Performs searches of detainees, vehicles, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, indoor and outdoor areas which may involve feeling or detecting objects, walking, kneeling, bending or stooping for long periods of time
• Escorts detainees (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance with policy and procedure
• Maintains company equipment and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed for by company policy
• Transports detainees securely using ICE approved restraints and vehicles to off-site location
• Ensures that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery
• Inspects, maintains, and cares for authorized post related equipment
• Attends to housing, feeding, and the physical well-being of detainees, on a variety of shifts 24 hours a day
• Enforces rules and regulations of the detention facility
• Provides care, custody and control of detainees at all times
• Removes detainees from holding areas using proper restraints and security measures
• Guards detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned