Detention Officer Jobs

Minimum Qualifications at Entry: Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.

Basic Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• U.S. citizenship preferred

Education | Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and the ability to render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his or her position responsibilities; and the ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, civil disturbances, and building evacuations.
• Literacy and the ability to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions, and materials;
• Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
• The ability to write reports;
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of full time law enforcement, corrections officer, or military police experience monitoring detainees and dealing with security matters related to detainee handling and detention of detainees on a regular basis.
• All employees shall have at least one year of experience as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or military police officer, a period of active-duty military experience (with an honorable discharge), or six months of experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to detaining civil or administrative detainees;
• The ability to understand and apply written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations;
• Employees shall have at least one year of general experience that demonstrates the following:
  • The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public;
  • The ability to understand and apply written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations;
  • Literacy and the ability to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions, and materials;
  • The ability to write reports;
  • Good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and the ability to render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his or her position responsibilities; and the ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, civil disturbances, and building evacuations.
• The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public;

Background Prerequisites

Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, may need to meet Physical examination requirements per assignment and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

• Ability to be an effective team member; to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances; to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization and possess good organizational skills.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service. Courteous telephone manner: good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications or authorizations specified for the assigned site.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS: With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without eating, drinking, or relieving bladder/bowels.
• Work is performed inside and outside the property with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations.
• Shift work required.
• Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.

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Certain state's posting requirements ask for additional detail. Depending on geography, site assignment and / or experience:

Wage range for this position is $15.00-37.92 with a Health and Welfare benefit range from $4.00-$6.00 where applicable.

• Additional compensation of $1.00 - $3.00 may be available at sites requiring a Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
• Some site assignments may include a shift differential of an additional $0.25 - $1.50 per hour.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (if paid via Health and Welfare benefit, there is no separate company contribution)
• The paid leave for full time employees is from 80-240 hours / year based on longevity in the position, and sick leave is a minimum of 56 hours per year for a full-time employee

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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VA License Number: 11-4665