AIR DETENTION OFFICER

The GEO Group•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Air Detention Officer is part of a security crew providing charter aircraft services. The officer is responsible for the security and safety of noncitizens and crew while aboard the aircraft, maintaining security in all required areas according to applicable procedures and checklists. The role includes assisting with passenger movement and care, security checks, property handling, incident response, and embarkation and debarkation security. The position may involve long, irregular shifts, frequent overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended travel with overnight stays.

Requirements

Be a United States citizen residing in the U.S. and able to obtain visas and inoculations required for departure from and entry into the U.S. and all scheduled destinations.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent certification.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid United States passport.
Have at least one year of full-time experience as a corrections or detention officer within the United States; or one year of full-time law enforcement experience with a U.S. federal, state, city, or municipality law enforcement entity or the U.S. Military; or one year of full-time employment as a security guard with a state-issued guard card within the last six months.
Be certified as a Security Officer in the state where the work is performed and maintain the certification.
Be capable of lifting 50 pounds.
Be able to write detailed reports and forms.
Report to work exactly on time as scheduled.
Have the physical stamina to work long, irregular shifts, often extending beyond 8 to 12 hours because of flight delays, weather conditions, or processing backlogs.
Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to work overtime frequently.
Be able to travel for extended periods with frequent overnight stays.
Be able to remain physically alert on any assigned shift.
Successfully complete all required training and certifications.
Pass a Company and Federal Client background investigation.
Be able to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Load and unload noncitizens onto and off the aircraft, including people who are handicapped or require special assistance.
Search noncitizens for contraband.
Feed noncitizens during flights and escort them to the restroom.
Apply and remove restraints as applicable.
Identify proper documentation.
Search the aircraft for contraband and assist with post-flight cabin cleanup.
Load and unload property onto and off the aircraft.
Assist with perimeter security as requested.
Maintain checklists and checkpoints throughout the assigned shift.
Secure and protect personnel and property while in charge of a post until properly relieved.
Report violations of orders.
Sound the alarm in case of disorder or emergency.
Report unusual events that threaten aircraft security or endanger life or property.
Take reasonable counteraction to save life and property or lessen danger, including intervening in physical altercations and de-escalating conflicts.
Provide embarkation and debarkation security as required at each Port of Call.
Perform other duties as assigned.