
Armed Security Supervisor
Acuity International
full-time
Posted on:
Location: Arizona, Florida, Kansas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Primary Function Responsible for supervising armed guards and ensuring perimeter and high-risk area security in compliance with ICE standards.
- All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity International is recognized.
- Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated vision, mission and values.
- Responsibilities Oversee armed guard teams across all shifts
- Monitor use of force protocols and weapons handling
- Coordinate detainee transport and external security operations
- Train staff on tactical response and emergency procedures
- Patrol facility perimeter and secure entry/exit points
- Escort detainees during external movements
- Respond to security breaches and emergencies
- Maintain weapons and tactical gear readiness
- Provides direction and guidance to staff
- Implements emergency plans and achieves rapid recovery of program support services in the event of an emergency, natural disaster, or other calamity
- Enforce safety standards, risk monitoring, and risk management
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, or a related field
- 3–5 years in armed security, military police, or law enforcement; 1–2 years in a supervisory role preferred.
- Familiarity with ICE Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS)
- Familiarity with detainee transport protocols, perimeter security, and emergency response procedures.
- Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain favorable background investigations
- Must be proficient in English; able to receive and understand detailed information through oral and written communication .
- Must be proficient with computers, common office equipment, and MS Office suite.
- Meet the requirements of the contract for all immunizations.
- Must be able to work full time hours, weekends , and holidays .
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, Resided in the US for 3 years in the past 5 years.
- Preferred Qualifications Law enforcement or military background preferred ORR or ICE experience
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Active firearms certification (e.g., HR-218, state POST), Use of Force, and defensive tactics.
- Bilingual
- Has undergone a federal investigation at the level of Tier 2 or higher; has been granted favorable suitability/eligibility and has not had a break in service for more than 24 months.
- Ability to travel