Armed Transportation Officer ($2,000 Sign On Bonus)

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.
• Collections, 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.
• 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 with the Post Orders.
• Maintains necessary personal protective equipment (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.
  • This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing as part of a drug-free workplace policy, including marijuana usage.