Armed Detention Officer: Critical Security and Custody

Akima; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP) is seeking an Armed Detention Officer to guard detainees and the public at government facilities. You will perform detention, processing, and escort duties, maintain security and logs, and complete required training and firearms qualification.

The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, a valid license, security clearance, and physical fitness standards. Minimum age is 21 with relevant experience and residency in the continental U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for 5+ years.
• Must pass background and credit checks, and drug tests.
• Must be 21+ with valid driver and firearm licenses.
• Able to obtain armed state security guard license in MN or NE.
• One year of military, security, law enforcement, or corrections experience with duties.
• Maintain residency in the continental United States.
• Maintain required physical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guard and safeguard detainees and the public at government buildings.
• Qualify on a standard course of fire twice yearly and up to four times annually if required.
• Complete training and annual refreshers; maintain fitness and meet all job requirements.
• Detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required.
• Exercise surveillance and control over detainees; maintain order and discipline.
• Record entries in processing logbooks legibly and completely.
• Conduct security and sanitation checks prior to shift handover.

Skills

Detainee handling

Public interaction

Written reports

Physical fitness

Firearm safety

Driver license

Security clearance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP) is seeking an Armed Detention Officer to guard detainees and the public at government facilities. You will perform detention, processing, and escort duties, maintain security and logs, and complete required training and firearms qualification.

The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, a valid license, security clearance, and physical fitness standards. Minimum age is 21 with relevant experience and residency in the continental U.S.