Part Time Armed Detention Officer ($5,000 Sign on Bonus)

Armed Detention Officer

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 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. Armed detention guards are required to have and maintain a state level security guard license for performance on this contract.

Responsibilities

• Armed Detention Officers are responsible for 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.
• Completes all training, basic and annual refresher, maintain an appropriate level of fitness and continually meet all job requirements throughout the contract life span.
• Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required by the contract.
• Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline.
• Makes official entries in the processing logbooks that are legible and complete.
• Conducts a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
• Inventory all equipment and notate 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.
• Ensures that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
• Inspects, maintains, and cares 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.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Pay and Benefits : Hourly Rate : $25.64

Job ID 2025-15972 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.