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.
Description:
AIP is looking for a Detention Supervisor to work in Brownsville, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
The Detention Supervisor, under supervision of the Shift Commander and Chief of Security, is the on-site manager for the Detention Center.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the AIP on-site point of contact for the Supervisor Detention and Deportation Officer (SDDO) 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
• Managing the briefing of Lieutenants and Detention Officers during post checks regarding any changes in Post Orders, or any unusual or emergency situations
• Identify and communicate on-the-job training to correct deficiencies in Lieutenant and Detention Officer Performance, or to strengthen and refresh Their knowledge of critical skills and issues.
• Report emergency situations to the COR, ICE and AIP management in accordance with the Performance Work Statement
• Document incidents with complete and accurate reports
• Oversee the review the Record of Presence sheets to ensure proper timekeeping by Detention Officers
• Oversee the break schedules and ensuring that all Detention Officers receive breaks and proper relief
• Provide oversight and management and direct reporting of detainee counts
• Assist Detention Officers in dealing with any incident of disturbance or lack of cooperation from a detainee
• Inspect 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
• Provide effective leadership and supervision of all subordinate personnel
• Oversee the schedule and adequate staffing for all assigned posts and assure that minimum manning standards are maintained
• Ensure duties are accomplished as directed in the contract
• Perform other duties as assigned Reporting
• 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
• Inspire and motivate employees to perform duties to ensure contract compliance
• Ensure detention officers are trained on the expectations and requirements of their duties
• Provide timely and ongoing feedback on employee job performance
• Motivate and provide recognition to exemplary employees
• Discipline staff in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement who are negligent or disregard standard operating procedures, policies, standards, regulations and/or contractual requirements
• Participate in interviewing candidates for Detention Officer and Lieutenant positions
• Enforce American Correctional Association (ACA) and ICE National Detention Standards, policies, procedures and orders related to the custody, care and treatment of detainees
• Conduct 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
• Document findings of the inspections on approved forms and checklists by the end of the shift
• Correct discrepancies on-the-spot as appropriate
• Responsible for the effective and efficient control, operation and security of the detention facility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with a diverse population, speaking numerous languages with and from different cultures and from various countries around the world
• Competency of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Decisive and able to make appropriate decisions on short notice and able respond to emergency situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced with coordinating and managing scheduling
• Familiar with corrections operations, federal and state requirements and the treatment of detainees
• Supervisory experience and knowledge of working with a variety of work styles
• Incumbent must maintain physical fitness standards and proficiency with firearms and issued and other special equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of and familiar with ACA and DHS ICE National Detention Standards and regulations on the operation of detention and correctional facilities
• Membership in the American Correctional Association
• Bilingual
  Job ID: 2025-18729 Work Type: On-Sit

• Serves as the AIP on-site point of contact for the Supervisor Detention and Deportation Officer (SDDO) 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
• Managing the briefing of Lieutenants and Detention Officers during post checks regarding any changes in Post Orders, or any unusual or emergency situations
• Identify and communicate on-the-job training to correct deficiencies in Lieutenant and Detention Officer Performance, or to strengthen and refresh Their knowledge of critical skills and issues.
• Report emergency situations to the COR, ICE and AIP management in accordance with the Performance Work Statement
• Document incidents with complete and accurate reports
• Oversee the review the Record of Presence sheets to ensure proper timekeeping by Detention Officers
• Oversee the break schedules and ensuring that all Detention Officers receive breaks and proper relief
• Provide oversight and management and direct reporting of detainee counts
• Assist Detention Officers in dealing with any incident of disturbance or lack of cooperation from a detainee
• Inspect 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
• Provide effective leadership and supervision of all subordinate personnel
• Oversee the schedule and adequate staffing for all assigned posts and assure that minimum manning standards are maintained
• Ensure duties are accomplished as directed in the contract
• Perform other duties as assigned Reporting
• 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
• Inspire and motivate employees to perform duties to ensure contract compliance
• Ensure detention officers are trained on the expectations and requirements of their duties
• Provide timely and ongoing feedback on employee job performance
• Motivate and provide recognition to exemplary employees
• Discipline staff in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement who are negligent or disregard standard operating procedures, policies, standards, regulations and/or contractual requirements
• Participate in interviewing candidates for Detention Officer and Lieutenant positions
• Enforce American Correctional Association (ACA) and ICE National Detention Standards, policies, procedures and orders related to the custody, care and treatment of detainees
• Conduct 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
• Document findings of the inspections on approved forms and checklists by the end of the shift
• Correct discrepancies on-the-spot as appropriate
• Responsible for the effective and efficient control, operation and security of the detention facilit