Captain (Project Supervisor) - Florence, AZ

VetJobs; Florence (AZ); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AGS seeks a Shift Commander or Captain in Florence, AZ to supervise detention staff and ensure detainee safety, operating with integrity and fairness. The role oversees post coverage, policy adherence, and incident reporting, providing guidance and training to officers while maintaining high ethical standards.

The position requires strong leadership, experience in detention or corrections supervision, and the ability to coordinate across shifts to meet contract requirements. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in law enforcement or criminal justice.
• Strong leadership, judgment and administrative abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with management and ICE personnel.
• Ability to prepare reports and documents for internal/external use.
• Knowledge of ICE National Detention Standards.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks.

Responsabilités

• Serves as on-site primary point of contact for AGS operations.
• Supervises detention staff and ensures safety and security of detainees.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and on-the-job training to subordinate officers.
• Ensures consistent service delivery across shifts and posts.
• Coaches staff on de-escalation techniques and reports are accurate and complete.
• Oversees staffing, timekeeping, and post coverage; manages call-offs and relief.
• Reviews post orders and prepares incident documentation when required.
• Maintains health and safety standards and responds to emergencies.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Report writing

ICE standards knowledge

U.S. citizenship

Formation

High School/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice or related field

Description du poste

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

AGS is looking for a Shift Commander or Captain to work in Florence, AZ. The Shift Commander or Captain is responsible for supervising detention staff to ensure the safety and security of detainees in custody, acting in accordance with the highest ethical standards at all times, and ensuring a spirit of fairness and integrity in the on-going execution of their duties.

Responsibilities

• Serves as AGS on-site primary point of contact.
• Responsible for addressing concerns that may be out of compliance.
• The Captain will provide supervision, guidance and on-the-job training to the Lieutenant and ultimately to the Detention Officers to improve Detention Officer skills, reinforcing the critical nature of the Detention Officer’s responsibilities.
• Responsible for assuring consistent delivery of service regardless of shift or location, for taking immediate action to correct problems detected and for responding whenever called upon
• Hands on monitoring of shift activities to ensure there is no officer clustering, standing around, or on inactive posts - officers are utilized across the campus to fill all operational needs
• Creates cross-functional training for all posts to ensure officers are qualified to work on multiple posts.
• Coaches staff on verbal judo/de-escalation techniques to ensure minimal uses of force
• Ensures all incidents are appropriately documented, and officer reports are reviewed for accuracy, grammar, and spelling prior to being submitted with final incident packages.
• Oversight of staffing to ensure any open posts are filled with reserve or stand-by personnel. and managing “call-offs” due to illness or other reasons.
• Managing the briefing of Detention Officers during post checks regarding any changes in Post Orders, or any unusual or emergency situations.
• Identify and communicate on-the-job training to correct deficiencies in Detention Officer. Performance, or to strengthen and refresh Detention Officer knowledge of critical skills and issues.
• Report any emergency situation to the prime contractor and AGS management.
• Document incidents with complete and accurate reports.
• Oversee the review the sign-in/out sheets to ensure proper timekeeping by Detention Officers
• Oversee the break schedules and ensuring that all Detention Officers receive breaks and proper relief.
• Provide oversight and management and direct reporting of detainee counts.
• Assist Detention Officers in dealing with any incident of disturbance or lack of cooperation from a detainee.
• Inspect every area of the facility where detainees are present, at least once per shift.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a related field such as Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice. The degree requirement may be satisfied by completion of a career development program that includes work-related experience, training, or college credits at a level of achievement equivalent to the bachelor’s degree. Equivalent prior job experiences may be substituted for education requirements.
• Must have strong leadership ability, sound judgment, and effective administrative ability.
• Must have strong analytical skills for resolving complex cross functional problems.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills with all levels of management and interfaces with ICE personnel.
• Ability to prepare management, business, technical, and personnel reports, reviews and documents for internal and external use.
• Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements for managing a secure detention facility.
• Knowledge and a working understanding of ICE National Detention Standards
• Able to pass the ICE Security Background Investigation for Position of Public Trust.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• 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.
• The candidate must be trustworthy.
• The candidate must have a minimum of three years of experience as a detention officer and two-years of successful experience in detention or corrections supervisory or management positions.
• Knowledge and skills in ensuring maximum level of safety and security to protect detainees, staff and facility from fire, security breaches, while ensuring operation within established facility rules.
• Oversee the schedule and adequate staffing for all assigned posts and assure that minimum manning standards are maintained.
• Ensure duties are accomplished as directed in the contract

Additional Information

Auto req ID: 485971BR

City: Florence

State: Arizona

Job Category: Security

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Akima