Detention Transport Specialist (CDL)

VetJobs; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 103,320,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Job summary

AGS, an Akima Company, seeks a Transportation Officer (CDL required) in Florence, AZ, to transport detainees and ensure safety within the detention facility. The role is on-site and pays $36.14 per hour, with duties including secure transport, logbook entries, and equipment checks.

Qualifications include US citizenship or permanent residence, High School/GED, DHS/ICE clearance, and a Class-B CDL with passenger endorsement. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• US citizen or lawful permanent resident with five-year U.S. residency.
• High school diploma or GED.
• DHS/ICE government clearance.
• CDL with passenger endorsement for armed transport.
• Pass pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Class-B CDL with passenger endorsement required.
• 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of detainees; uphold ethical standards.
• Transport and escort detainees as required by contract.
• Maintain order; logbook entries must be legible and complete.
• Conduct security and sanitation checks prior to shift change.
• Inspect vehicles before and after routes and inventory equipment.
• Carry and use authorized intermediate weapons per policy.
• Maintain comms equipment and perform required trainings.
• Guard detainees during transport and medical visits, and other duties.

Skills

Security awareness

English proficiency

Crisis handling

Communication

Physical fitness

Tactical discipline

Education

High School/GED

Tools

CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

AGS, an Akima Company, seeks a Transportation Officer (CDL required) in Florence, AZ, to transport detainees and ensure safety within the detention facility. The role is on-site and pays $36.14 per hour, with duties including secure transport, logbook entries, and equipment checks.

Qualifications include US citizenship or permanent residence, High School/GED, DHS/ICE clearance, and a Class-B CDL with passenger endorsement. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.