AIR DETENTION OFFICER

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:
The Air Detention Officer serves as a part of a security crew providing charter aircraft services and is responsible for ensuring the general security and safety of all noncitizen and crew when on-board the aircraft. The security of all areas as required by the appropriate procedures and checklists must be always maintained. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Air Detention Officer loads and unloads noncitizen onto and off the aircraft (including those handicapped and/or requiring special assistance); searches noncitizen for contraband; feeds the noncitizen during flight; and escorts the noncitizen to the restroom.
• Applies restraints and removes them as applicable.
• Identifies proper documentation.
• Searches the aircraft for contraband and assists in post flight cabin cleanup.
• Loads and unloads property onto and off the aircraft.
• Assists with perimeter security as requested.
• Maintains checklists and checkpoints throughout the assigned shift.
• The Air Detention Officer takes charge of post by securing and protecting personnel and property until properly relieved.
• Reports all violations of orders.
• Sounds the alarm in case of disorder or emergency.
• Reports unusual events that threaten the security of the aircraft or endangers life or property.
• The Air Detention Officer takes reasonable counteraction to save life and property or lessen danger to include intervening in physical altercations and de-escalating conflicts.
• Provides for embarkation and debarkation security as required at each Port of Call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a United States citizen residing in the U.S. and able to obtain visas and inoculations required to permit departure from and entry into the US and all scheduled destinations.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must posses a valid United States passport.
• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience as a corrections/detention officer within the United States; OR one (1) year of full-time law enforcement experience while employed by a United States federal, state, city or municipality law enforcement entity, or the United States Military; OR one (1) year full-time employment as a security guard with a state issued guard card within the last six (6) months.
• Must be certified as a Security Officer in the state where the work is to be performed and maintain the certification.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Must be able to write detailed written reports and forms.
• Must report to work exactly on time as scheduled.
• Must possess the physical stamina to work long irregular shifts, often extending beyond 8 to 12 hours due to flight delays, weather conditions or processing backlogs.
• Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written) preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime frequently.
• Ability to travel extended periods of time with frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to successfully complete all requiring training and certifications.
• Ability to pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.