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Akima Global Services (AGS), LLC, an Akima Company, specializes in compliant, innovative, and efficient detention management, health services, and records and document management services. AGS safeguards some of the most demanding missions facing key federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security and the U. S. Air Force. We offer rewarding and challenging roles as well as competitive benefits packages and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company s profits go back to our 14,300 I upiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Job Summary:

TheArmedDetention Officeris responsible to control access to detention facilities; to ensure the safety and security ofcritical assets, detainees, staff, and visitors and perform duties with honesty, integrity and in a professional manner.

Responsibilities:

Performs duties related to the safeguarding and security of everything within the limits of their assigned post; and only leave when they have been properly relieved. Exercises surveillance over all exterior ingress and egress points.
Authorizes, restricts, or denies entrance or exit of persons, vehicles, and or property into the facility interior or hard interior.
Provides screening of persons, packages, and vehicles through use of magnetometers, X-ray machines, walkthrough metal detectors, physical searches of bags and packages, handheld metal detectors, vehicle security mirrors, physical searches of vehicles (trunks, glove compartments, undercarriage, wheel wells).
Provides delivery access control, verifies authorization for delivery, screens the driver and all passengers, and physically reviews the cargo hold.
Provides escort when necessary of visitors, vendors, and/or contract personnel.
Performs patrols of assigned areas in vehicles or on foot. Identifies any out of normal conditions and immediately reports them. Listens for sounds or noises out of the ordinary, checks all doors, locks, and other security equipment is activated and working properly.
Responds to emergencies.
Directs traffic, control parking, observe area for suspicious vehicles or persons on or around the property.
Secures entrances during demonstrations and civil disturbances to prevent unauthorized access to the facility.
Shall not express or display personal opinions on the nature of the demonstration and remain professionally neutral.
Coordinate and fully cooperate with local law enforcement or Federal Protective Services personnel.
Makes official entries in the post logbooks that are legible and complete.
Conducts security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
Perform complete patrol vehicle inspections prior to and following every shift.
Inventories all equipment and notates the results in the logbook.
Receives all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.
You are required to duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons.
Intermediate weapons should be used in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy.
Ensure that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
Inspect, maintain, and care for authorized equipment including but not limited to:
One approved semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines.
All magazines loaded to full capacity.
Handcuffs/leg irons and keys, waist chains, black boxes, and restraint keys.
Ballistic vests which must be worn at all times while performing armed officer duties.
Enforces rules and regulations of the detention facility.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance withorganization policies and procedures.
Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Officer Handbook and other Company Safety Policies.
May be assigned to work as an Unarmed Detention Officer or Armed Transportation Officer; and will follow all position requirements when serving in those roles.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Speak, read, write, and understand English.
Concisely and accurately prepare and write narratives ofincidents and other written reports.
Pass and maintain required medical and physical testing requirements and standards.
Exercises judgment and uses discretion in dealing with first response to any and all situations.
Demonstrate proficiency in methods and techniques of securing and controlling facility access, following required training, policy and procedure.
Maintain physical fitness standards and proficiency with firearms issued and other special equipment.
Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information.
Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the American Correctional Association and National Detention Standards.
Ability to work with a diverse population of people,including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles; with a cross cultural perspective.

Core Competencies:

Commitment to Excellence -Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
Corporate Values- Understands, embraces,and integrates corporate and customer values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
Customer Service- Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
Safety and Security-Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
Teamwork- Resourceful team player that builds,strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others both inside and outside the organization. Promotes partnering with the customer to ensure operational success.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a US citizen.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record).
Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.
Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.
At least 21years of age.
Possess a valid state driver's license.
Possess a valid firearm license from the state.
Must have a state security guard licensefrom the state.
One year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement,or Corrections experience demonstrating the following:
Ability to greet anddeal tactfully and professionally with the general public.
Capability offollowing and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders,policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations,detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and are able tocompose written and oral reports.
Ability to exercisegood judgment:courage, alertness, an even temperament, andrender satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.
Abilityto maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies andunexpected situations that may involve mental andphysical stress suchas disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations.
Maintaincurrent/physical residency in the continental United States.
Strictly maintainphysical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

Bilingual

Theduties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover thenature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to thisposition. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties,responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of anapplicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves theright to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may benecessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effortin applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviewswill be contacted.

Weare an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receiveconsideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, nationalorigin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation,veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basisprohibited by law.

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonableaccommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If youhave a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying foremployment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for aposition please contact, Recruiting Services atjob-assist@akima. comor 571-353-7053. Reasonableaccommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individualswith disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open positionusing our website.

Pleasedo not use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the statusof your job application.

Wewish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for theposition; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Inorder for our company to stay compliant with government regulations, pleaseapply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying onlineunless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance withthe online application.

Job: Security, Intelligence & Defense Analysis

Primary Location: US-TX-Donna

Shift: Variable

Req ID: AGS00872

This job was posted on Mon Jul 29 2019 and expired on Sat Aug 24 2019.

NANA Regional Corp

Description

Akima, LLC is a wholly owned unit of the NANA Development Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation and is focused on providing service excellence to the U.S. Federal government through its 27 independent operating companies. These companies have a portfolio of services including Information Technology, Facilities Management & Maintenance, Engineering and Technical Support, Aviation Support, Subject Matter Expertise, and Business Processing.

Location

Multiple locations

Industry

Waste Management Companies, Electrical & Wiring Installation Companies, Oil & Gas Extraction Companies, Pipeline Transportation Companies, Electric Utility Companies, Water & Sewage Utility Companies