Part-Time/On-Call Armed Detention Officer

Overview

Job Summary:

AGS is looking for an Armed Detention Officer to work in our detention facility in Guaynabo, PR. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilites:

• 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 log book

• 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 at the San Juan Staging Facility and LMMIA 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Detention Officers shall have as a minimum one (1) year ofexperience as a law enforcement officer, military officer, security officer engaged in functions related to detaining civil or administrative detainees, or 2 years of college in an appropriate field of study from an accredited institution

• 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 and Firearms license under the regulations of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

• Ability to obtain and maintain a state security guard license from the PRPD

• Maintain current/physical residency in PR

• Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement/corrections

• 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

• 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 in English, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and can compose written and oral reports in English

• 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

• Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information

• Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the American Correctional Association and DHS ICE National Detention Standards

• The incumbent’s duties are performed in a detention facility environment; working with a wide variety of people from different cultures, backgrounds and speaking various languages, while performing multiple functions

Physical Demands:

• The incumbent is required to work the majority of hours in an indoor/outdoor detention center environment, standing and walking the majority of time, and respond quickly to changes in work demands, emerging situations and emergencies

• This position requires the candidate to maintain physical fitness standards and must be able to pass and maintain required physical testing requirements and standards which includes:

• Must be able to lift heavy object up to 50lbs frequently and up to 70lbs occasionally

• Must be able to push a wheelchair bound individual weighing up to 300 lbs and helping individual in and out of chair

• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, twisting, reaching overhead and climb stairs, ladders and slopes periodically

• Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement related position throughout your employment under this contract

• Ability to walk through all areas of the facility for tours and compliance inspections in varied weather conditions

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and reach for extended periods of time

• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations

• Ability to work without restrictions and limitations

• Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public

Job: Protective Services

Travel: None

Organization: AGSec - Akima Global Security

Clearance: Able to Obtain Public Trust

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-8519