Armed Detention Officer Full Time

AIP is looking for an Armed Detention Officer to work in Batavia, NY. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Under direct supervision of the on-duty Shift Supervisor, or general supervision of facility command staff. Responsible for maintaining a secure detention facility and the safe custody of detainees.

**Responsibilities**

+ Supervise and control detainee behavior during the operation of the detention facility; or restrain by force if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints
+ 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, buildin...