Armed Transportation Officer

AIP is looking for an Armed Transportation Officer to work in Fort Myers, Florida. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

+ 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 maintains order and discipline.

+ 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.

+ Required to duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons (Intermediate weapons should be used in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy).

+ Inspects, maintains, and cares 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 worn at all times while performing armed officer duties.

+ Requalify with weapon quarterly.

+ Makes official entries in the transportation and processing logbooks that are legible and complete.

+ Conducts a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.

+ Performs complete vehicle inspections prior to and following every transportation route.

+ Inventories all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.

+ Receives all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.

+ Ensures that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.

+ Augments staff as needed in the Krome Service Processing Center operations as required.

+ Attends to housing, feeding, and the physical well-being of detainees, 24 hours a day.

+ Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.

+ Completes all training and job requirements.

+ 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.

Qualifications

+ One year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections experience.

+ 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 or CDL if transporting over 16 passengers.

+ Possess a valid armed security G license from the state of Florida.

+ Ability to obtain a state security guard D license from the state of Florida.

+ Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.

+ Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements.

+ 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

+ Ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general 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.

+ Proven ability to exercise good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.

+ 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 maintain poise and…