CDL Male Armed Transportation Officer

The incumbent is required to work the majority of hours in an indoor/outdoor detention center environment, standing and walking the majority of time, and respond quickly to changes in work demands, emerging situations and emergencies. Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and can compose written and oral reports.

Overview:

AIP is looking for an Armed CDL Transportation Officer to work in Fort Meyers, Florida.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

 

Responsibilities:

• Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort and transport of detainees as required by the contract.
• Exercises surveillance and control over detainees maintains order and discipline.
• Enforces rules and regulations of the detention facility.
• Provides care, custody and control of detainees.
• Removes detainees from holding areas using proper restraints and security measures.
• Guards' detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings, during transport, while receiving medical care.
• Required to duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons (Intermediate weapons should be used in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy).
• Inspects, maintains, and cares 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.
  • Requalify with weapon quarterly.
• Makes official entries in the transportation and processing logbooks that are legible and complete.
• Conducts a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
• Performs complete vehicle inspections prior to and following every transportation route.
• Inventories all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.
• Receives all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.
• Ensures that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
• Augments staff as needed in the Krome Service Processing Center operations as required.
• Attends to housing, feeding, and the physical well-being of detainees, 24 hours a day.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Completes all training and job requirements.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of security, law enforcement or military experience or a 4-year accredited undergraduate or graduate education may be used as substitution of experience.
• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years.
• 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.
• Must have a clean drive recording history for the past 3 years.
• Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid state CDL driver's license or obtain one prior to employment.
• Possess a valid armed security G license from the state of Florida.
• Ability to obtain a state security guard D license from the state of Florida.
• Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.
• Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements.
• Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective
• Ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public.
• Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials.
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.
• Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and can compose written and oral reports.
• Ability to maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies and unexpected situations that may involve mental and physical stress such as disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations.
• 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 DHS ICE National Detention Standards.
• The incumbent’s duties are performed in a detention facility environment, working with a wide variety of people from different cultures, backgrounds and speaking various languages, while performing multiple functions.

Physical Demands:

• The incumbent is required to work the majority of hours in an indoor/outdoor detention center environment, standing and walking the majority of time, and respond quickly to changes in work demands, emerging situations and emergencies.
• This position requires the candidate to maintain physical fitness standards and must be able to pass and maintain required physical testing requirements and standards which includes:
• • Must be able to lift heavy object up to 50lbs frequently and up to 70lbs occasionally.
  • Must be able to push a wheelchair bound individual weighing up to 300 lbs and helping individual in and out of chair.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, twisting, reaching overhead and climb stairs, ladders and slopes periodically.
  • Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement related position throughout your employment under this contract.
• Ability to walk through all areas of the facility for tours and compliance inspections in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and reach for extended periods of time.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations.
• Ability to work without restrictions and limitations.
• Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of security, law enforcement or military experience or a 4-year accredited undergraduate or graduate education may be used as substitution of experience.
• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years.
• 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.
• Must have a clean drive recording history for the past 3 years.
• Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid state CDL driver's license or obtain one prior to employment.
• Possess a valid armed security G license from the state of Florida.
• Ability to obtain a state security guard D license from the state of Florida.
• Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.
• Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements.
• Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective
• Ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public.
• Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials.
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.
• Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and can compose written and oral reports.
• Ability to maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies and unexpected situations that may involve mental and physical stress such as disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations.
• 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 DHS ICE National Detention Standards.
• The incumbent’s duties are performed in a detention facility environment, working with a wide variety of people from different cultures, backgrounds and speaking various languages, while performing multiple functions.

Physical Demands:

• The incumbent is required to work the majority of hours in an indoor/outdoor detention center environment, standing and walking the majority of time, and respond quickly to changes in work demands, emerging situations and emergencies.
• This position requires the candidate to maintain physical fitness standards and must be able to pass and maintain required physical testing requirements and standards which includes:
• • Must be able to lift heavy object up to 50lbs frequently and up to 70lbs occasionally.
  • Must be able to push a wheelchair bound individual weighing up to 300 lbs and helping individual in and out of chair.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, twisting, reaching overhead and climb stairs, ladders and slopes periodically.
  • Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement related position throughout your employment under this contract.
• Ability to walk through all areas of the facility for tours and compliance inspections in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and reach for extended periods of time.
• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations.
• Ability to work without restrictions and limitations.
• Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public.

Job ID: 2026-23998 Work Type: On-Site