DETENTION OFFICER

Benefits Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401(k) Matching Health Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Health Savings Account Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount Reduced Tuition Rates Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Pet Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Training Flexible Spending Account Equal Opportunity Employer Responsibilities Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas. Coordinate their movement (conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed). Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews. Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures. Keep daily logs on detainees (including disciplinary reports). Provide prompt and appropriate assistance to those who have been injured, ill, or have suffered trauma. Report any maintenance or repair needs to keep your facility clean. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent certification required. College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, security services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred. Possession of applicable state requisites for employment. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours. Must be able to regularly report to work without being late. Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned. Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 hour period. Work experience in a security environment setting preferred. May be required to possess valid state driver’s license. Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress. Must be United States citizen. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals. #J-18808-Ljbffr