Detention Officer

Overview

Supervise, secure, and care for detainees within a detention facility.

Key Responsibilities

• detention control
• equipment inventory
• radio maintenance
• security checks
• logbook entries
• detainee supervision

Tasks

-Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline. -Inventories all equipment and notates the results in the logbook. -Provides care, custody, and control of detainees. -Enforces rules and regulations of the detention facility. -Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required in the contract. -Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement related position throughout your employment under this contract. -Removes detainees from holding areas using proper restraints and security measures. -Attends to housing, feeding, and the physical well-being of detainees, 24 hours a day. -Receives all authorized equipment and ensures that it is in proper working condition. -Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring as outlined in company safety policies. -Makes official entries in the assigned post logbooks that are accurate, legible and complete. -Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information. -Arrives on time for assigned shifts wearing full issued uniform and in compliance with dress code. -Conducts security and sanitation checks of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer and throughout the shift. -Supervises detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings, during transport, while receiving medical care and during other duties as assigned. -Performs all work and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures. -Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance. -Ensures that communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.

Requirements

• high school
• security license
• driver's license
• us citizen
• cpr
• physical stamina

What You Bring

-Ability to stand, sit, walk, and bend for extended periods of time. -Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests. -Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the American Correctional. Association and DHS ICE Performance Based National Detention Standards. -Read, write, speak fluent English. -Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record or poor credit history). -Proficient at observation, memory of events, and ability to recall events to document in written reports. -Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public. -At least 18 years of age. -Must be capable of performing CPR and rendering assistance when needed. -Ability to work without restrictions and limitations. -Must be a citizen of the United States. -Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations, including jogging and fast walking to incidents. -Possess a valid state driver's license. -Must be able to push a wheelchair bound individual weighing up to 300 pounds and helping individual in and out of chair. -Pass a medical examination and meet requirements as as a a continued condition of employment. -Successfully completes all assigned training including defensive tactics and course requiring a minimum physical stamina. -Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). -Capable of following, interpreting, and 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. -Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach and climb ladders and slopes periodically. -Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States. -Ability to exercise good judgment: courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities. -Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally -Ability to obtain and maintain a state security guard license. -Must be able to meet all health requirements. -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.

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About Akima

-Founded with a vision to support critical sectors, providing solutions across defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. -Serves a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources. -Delivered complex projects, such as large-scale infrastructure upgrades and energy management solutions. -Projects often involve intricate logistical coordination, requiring a deep understanding of specialized markets. -Approach is deeply collaborative, often working alongside government agencies and other key partners. -Noteworthy projects include managing water resource systems and optimizing energy infrastructure for municipalities. -Focus on operational excellence makes it a go-to partner for government and private sector organizations.

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Security Clearance

-must pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record or poor credit history).