AIP is looking for a Shift Captain to work in Fort Myers, Florida. The Captain, under supervision of the Deputy Program Manager, is the on-site manager for the Detention Center. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Serves as AGS on-site point of contact for the Supervisor Immigration Enforcement Agent and ICE contract concerns

Responsible for addressing concerns that may be out of compliance

The Captain will provide supervision, guidance and on-the-job training through the Lieutenant and ultimately to the Detention Officer to improve Detention Officer Skills, reinforcing the critical nature of the Detention Officer’s responsibilities

Responsible for assuring consistent delivery of service regardless of shift or location, for taking immediate action to correct problems detected and for responding whenever called upon

Oversight of staffing to ensure any open posts are filled with reserve or stand-by personnel and managing “call-offs” due to illness or other reasons

Manages the briefing of Detention Officers during post checks regarding any changes in Post Orders, or any unusual or emergency situations

Identifies and communicates on-the-job training to correct deficiencies in Detention Officer Performance or to strengthen and refresh Detention Officer knowledge of critical skills and issues

Reports any emergency situation to the COTR and AGS management

Documents incidents with complete and accurate reports

Oversees the review the sign-in/out sheets to ensure proper timekeeping by Detention Officers

Oversees the break schedules and ensuring that all Detention Officers receive breaks and proper relief

Provides oversight, management, and directs reporting of detainee counts

Assists Detention Officers in dealing with any incident of disturbance or lack of cooperation from a detainee

Inspects every area of the facility where detainees are present, at least once per shift

Operations

Responsible for the operational functions and duties required in operating a detention center; including detention, processing, administration and transportation operations as required in the contract

Provides effective leadership and supervision of all subordinate personnel

Oversees the schedule and adequate staffing for all assigned posts and assure that minimum manning standards are maintained

Ensures duties are accomplished as directed in the contract

Performs other duties as assigned

Reporting

Furnishes a manifest of all detainees under Supervisory Detention Officer’s jurisdiction and insure the safe and effective control of all detainees in the facility, 24 hours a day

Provides other written and oral reports as required or needed

Leadership/ Supervision

Inspires and motivates employees to perform duties to ensure contract compliance

Ensures detention officers are trained on the expectations and requirements of their duties

Provides timely and ongoing feedback on employee job performance

Motivates and provides recognition to exemplary employees

Disciplines detention officers who are negligent or disregard standard operating procedures, policies, standards, regulations and/or contractual requirements

Participates in interviewing candidates for detention officer positions

Quality Assurance

Enforces American Correctional Association (ACA) and ICE National Detention Standards, policies, procedures, and orders related to the custody, care and treatment of detainees

Conducts daily quality assurance inspections of their areas of responsibility; including detention facilities, grounds, posts, equipment, uniforms, and knowledge of post orders, ACA and ICE National Detention Standards and current policies, procedures and regulations of all subordinate contract personnel

Documents findings of the inspections on approved forms and checklists by the end of the shift

Corrects discrepancies on-the-spot as appropriate

Responsible for the effective and efficient control, operation and security of the detention facility

Qualifications

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

Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements

At least 21 years of age

Possess a valid state driver's license

The incumbent must be trustworthy

The incumbent must have a minimum of one year of experience as a detention officer and two years of successful experience in field supervision (civilian law enforcement, commercial or industrial guard service, or security service supervisory position)

The two-year requirement may be satisfied by completion of a career development program that includes work-related experience, training, or college credits at a level of achievement equivalent to the basic requirement

Knowledge of day-to-day operations of a detention services center

Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)

$42.19 Hourly

Benefits Description

CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Job ID

2025-15420

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 Iñupiat 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).