Transportation Officer. Brownsville LilyLifestyle

AIP is looking for a Transportation Officer to work in Brownsville, TX. The Armed Transportation/Detention Officer is responsible for providing secure and safe transportation of detainees to and from authorized locations in Los Fresnos, TX and surrounding areas as required.

• Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort and transport of detainees as required by the contract.
• Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline.
• Make official entries in the transportation and processing logbooks that are legible and complete.
• Conduct a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
• Perform complete vehicle inspections prior to and following every transportation route.
• Inventory all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.
• Receive all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.
• You are required to duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons.
• Intermediate weapons should be used in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy.
• Ensure that communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
• Inspect, maintain, and care for authorized equipment including but not limited to:
  • One approved semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines.
  • All magazines loaded to full capacity.
  • Handcuffs/leg irons and keys, waist chains, black boxes, and restraint keys.
  • Ballistic vests which must be always worn while performing armed officer duties.
• Maintain state armed guard licensing and Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Qualify with assigned weapon at least twice per year.
• Attends to housing, feeding, and the physical well-being of detainees.
• 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 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.

• Speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Concisely and accurately prepare and write narratives of incidents and other written reports.
• Pass and maintain required medical and physical testing requirements and standards.
• Exercises judgment and uses discretion in dealing with first response to all situations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in methods and techniques of securing and controlling detainees by following required training, policy, and procedure.
• Maintain physical fitness standards and proficiency with firearms issued and other special equipment.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with sensitive information.
• Possess a high degree of integrity and accountability.
• Knowledge of ICE PBNDS is a plus.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective.

• US Citizen and have resided in the U.S. for at least 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 as a continued condition of employment.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid state commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement.
• Possess a valid state armed security license.
• One year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections experience demonstrating the following:
  • Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the 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, and can compose written and oral reports.
  • Ability to exercise good judgement: 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.
  • Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements.

• Ability to walk through all areas of the facility for tours of duty in varied (sometimes extreme) weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergency…