Armed Transportation Officer

Akima; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

AIP is seeking Armed Transportation Officers to help operate a secure detention facility in New York. The role involves overseeing detainee behavior, conducting searches, and ensuring safe transport and custody with ICE-approved restraints.

Training begins at $17.72/hour, rising to $35.97/hour after training. Requirements include a NYS pistol permit, NYS Armed Guard Card, a valid NYS CDL with passenger endorsement, and successful background/drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience interacting with the public.
• Pass extensive background investigation and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and controls detainee behavior in the detention facility, including restraining with approved methods.
• Communicates effectively with staff and detainees using facility devices.
• Performs searches of detainees, vehicles, and areas to detect contraband.
• Maintains custody and documents detainee locations and movements.
• Transports detainees securely using ICE approved restraints and vehicles.
• Maintains perimeter security and adjusts to visits and admissions procedures.
• Completes reports and supports processing, admission, and release of detainees.
• Wears PPE and maintains equipment and uniforms per policy.

Skills

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

NYS pistol permit

NYS Armed Guard Card

NYS CDL Class C

Job description

AIP is looking for Armed Transportation Officers for future anticipated openings. This position is contingent upon contract award. Under direct supervision of the on‑duty Shift Supervisor, or general supervision of facility command staff. Responsible for maintaining a secure detention facility and the safe custody of detainees. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Hourly rate is $17.72/hour during training and increases to $35.97 after training.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and controls detainee behavior during the operation of the detention facility; or restrain by force if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Exercises appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or detainees.
• Communicates effectively and coherently with other staff or detainee with approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable radios; demonstrate effective communicative skills with detainee, public and staff.
• Performs searches of detainees, vehicles, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, indoor and outdoor areas which may involve feeling or detecting objects, walking, kneeling, bending or stooping for long periods of time.
• Maintains control over detainees by always being aware of their location and documenting such.
• Escorts detainees (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Maintains company equipment and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed for by company policy.
• Collects, resolves and/or directs to appropriate individual or division, detainee complaints, grievances or requests.
• Prepares investigative and other reports or documentation, using appropriate grammar.
• Observes and controls visitors and detainees prior to, during and after visits.
• Performs related duties and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provides detainee admission and release services in Processing according to Post Orders.
• Transports detainees securely using ICE approved restraints and vehicles to off-site locations.
• Maintains uninterrupted constant custody care and control at off-site locations.
• Secures Outer Perimeter, Main Gate and Lobby areas of the Facility in accordance to the Post Orders.
• Must wear necessary PPE duty gear at all times.
• Maintains NYS Armed Guard card which includes yearly firearms qualification and security training.
• Completes quarterly ICE firearms qualification.
• Retains a current NYS CDL with passenger endorsement.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience interacting with the public.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid New York State (NYS) pistol permit.
• Must have NYS Armed Guard Card.
• Must possess minimum Class C CDL, Class B preferred.
• Must be able to pass extensive background investigation and drug test. Random drug testing will be performed.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing as part of a drug‑free workplace policy, including marijuana usage.

Pay Range

$17.72 new hire training, and $35.97 after training

Benefits

CBA – The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.