Armed Transportation Officer

AIP is looking for Armed Transportation Officers to work in Syracuse, NY.  The Armed Transportation/Detention Officer is responsible for providing secure and safe transportation of detainees to and from authorized locations in the Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas as required.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Supervise and transport detainees in the Syracuse area and to assigned locations around New York State
• Exercise appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or detainees
• Communicate effectively and coherently with other staff or detainee with approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable radios; demonstrate effective communicative skills with detainee, public and staff
• Perform searches of detainees, vehicles, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, indoor and outdoor areas which may involve feeling or detecting objects, walking, kneeling, bending or stooping for long periods of time
• Maintain control over detainees by always being aware of their location and documenting such
• Escort detainees (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance with policy and procedure
• Maintain company equipment and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed for by company policy
• Prepare investigative and other reports or documentation, using appropriate grammar
• Perform related duties and other responsibilities as assigned
• Provide detainee admission and release services in Processing according to Post Orders
• Transport detainees securely using ICE approved restraints and vehicles to off-site locations
• Maintain uninterrupted constant custody care and control at off-site locations
• Must wear necessary PPE duty gear at all times.
• Maintain NYS Armed Guard card which includes yearly firearms qualification and security training
• Complete quarterly ICE firearms qualification
• Retain a current NYS Class C CDL with passenger endorsement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must be able to obtain a NYS Class C CDL
• Must have a valid NYS pistol permit and NYS Armed Guard License
• Must be able to pass extensive background investigation and drug test
• Random drug testing will be performed

Job ID

2026-25558
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

40.41
Benefits

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