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Akima

Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Armed Transportation Officer

Full-TimeDeadline 9/9/27
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Syracuse, NY, USA
In Person

Travel to assigned locations around New York State is required.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to obtain a New York State Class C commercial driver's license.
  • Must have a valid New York State pistol permit and New York State Armed Guard License.
  • Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation and drug test.
  • Must complete random drug testing when required.
  • Must maintain a New York State Armed Guard card, including yearly firearms qualification and security training.
  • Must complete quarterly Immigration and Customs Enforcement firearms qualification.
  • Must retain a current New York State Class C commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement.
  • Must wear necessary personal protective equipment and duty gear at all times.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise and transport detainees in the Syracuse area and to assigned locations around New York State.
  • Exercise appropriate judgment when handling special-needs situations or detainees.
  • Communicate effectively and coherently with staff and detainees using approved facility communication devices, including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable radios.
  • Search detainees, vehicles, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, and indoor and outdoor areas, including activities requiring feeling or detecting objects and walking, kneeling, bending, or stooping for extended periods.
  • Maintain control over detainees by continuously knowing their location and documenting it.
  • Escort hostile, aggressive, passive, and other detainees using handcuffs and approved restraints in accordance with policy and procedure.
  • Maintain company equipment and uniforms in functional condition according to company policy.
  • Prepare investigative reports and other documentation using appropriate grammar.
  • Provide detainee admission and release services in Processing according to post orders.
  • Transport detainees securely to off-site locations using Immigration and Customs Enforcement-approved restraints and vehicles.
  • Maintain uninterrupted custody, care, and control of detainees at off-site locations.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About the company

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
  • Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
  • Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.

What critics are saying

  • Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
  • Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
  • Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.

What makes Akima unique

  • NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
  • Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
  • Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense