Full Time Armed Detention Officer ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)

Armed Detention Officers

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP) is looking for an Armed Detention Officer. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! The Armed Detention Officer is responsible for ensuring 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 ongoing execution of their duties. Armed detention guards are required to have and maintain a state level security guard license for performance on this contract.

Responsibilities

• Guarding and safeguarding non-citizen detainees and the general public at government buildings in either a custodial or court settings.
• Qualify on a standard course of fire twice yearly and up to four times annually if required.
• Complete all training, basic and annual refresher, maintain an appropriate level of fitness and continually meet all job requirements throughout the contract life span.
• Perform duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required by the contract.
• Exercise surveillance and control over detainees and maintain order and discipline.
• Make official entries in the processing logbooks that are legible and complete.
• Conduct a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
• Inventory all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.
• Receive all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.
• Duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons.
• Use intermediate weapons 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.
• Qualify with a company issued semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines.
• Successfully complete all assigned training including defensive tactics and course requiring a minimum physical stamina.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Follow company-wide safety policies and practices and adhere to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring as outlined in the Officer Handbook and other Company Safety Policies.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Pay and Benefits

Hourly Rate : $25.64

Job ID 2025-15339

Work Type : On-Site

Company Description : Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIP, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIP provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements.

As an AIP employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.