Armed Detention Officer

Akima, LLC; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Excellent retirement options

Job summary

A security solutions contractor is seeking an Armed Detention Officer in Aguadilla, PR. This role involves ensuring the safety and security of detainees and maintaining order in the facility. Qualified candidates must have relevant law enforcement experience, a high school diploma, and meet physical fitness standards. The position also requires passing various checks and maintaining communication with detainees in a professional manner. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of diverse individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as a law enforcement officer or two years of college.
• US citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safety of detainees per contract.
• Maintain order within the detention facility.
• Carry authorized intermediate weapons as per policy.
• Execute vehicle inspections prior to transportation.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Military experience

Security knowledge

Physical fitness

Cross-cultural communication

Good judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college in a relevant field

Job description

AGS is looking for an Armed Detention Officer in Aguadilla, PR.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Positions contingent upon contract modification award.

This position is contingent upon position availability.

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 at the Aguadilla SPC, 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

• Detention Officers shall have as a minimum one (1) year of experience 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 (CAT4 preferred) and Firearms license under the regulations of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• 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 ID

2025-17476

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Security, an Akima company, is not just another federal security solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGS delivers the people, equipment, and processes that safeguard federal buildings, military bases, and detention centers while supporting customers’ complex missions.

As an AGS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.