Contract Detention Officer (Operations)

United Security • Philadelphia, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

United Security Inc. is one of the fastest growing security services companies in the USA, with a history of over 31 years serving clients from Boston to Miami and as far west as Iowa. The company has experienced significant revenue growth, increasing by 140% in the last 5 years. As a result of this success, USI is seeking talented individuals to continue accelerating its growth. The ideal candidate will promote and adhere to USI's core values: People, Integrity, Development, and Community. USI values employees who exhibit support, commitment, good judgment, potential for growth, and goodwill. The company fosters a team environment that supports and challenges employees to achieve their goals, offering a place to build a career.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of Age.
• High School Diploma, GED, or foreign equivalency (DD214 with honorable discharge will be acceptable).
• A minimum of 3 years Law enforcement, Military Police, or Armed Detention Officer experience with a Federal, State, or local municipality. Veterans welcome. DETENTION / CORRECTIONS EXPERIENCE ACCEPTED instead of LEO.
• Valid Carry permit, annual firearms qualification.
• Act 235 certification.
• Good general health and ability to perform job functions.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/30 in both eyes.
• Ability to hear conversational voice is required. Hearing corrected with use of a prescribed hearing device is permitted as long as certified by a PA/MD.
• Emotional and mental stability are essential.
• Ability to tactfully deal with inmates, a keen sense of perception, mental alertness, and the ability to resolve crisis situations.
• Applicants may be required to work under trying conditions for extended periods of time.
• CDO candidates will undergo drug and medical testing, background check, motor vehicle check, credit check, previous employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed escorts of inmates traveling to, during and from off-site medical visits within Philadelphia County.
• Ensure the secure custody of all inmates during medical appointments.
• Furnish the necessary personnel to provide for the protection and safekeeping of inmates.
• Maintain secure custody at all times, which requires physical control of the inmate sufficient to prevent escape.
• Maintain constant control over, and direct visual observation of the inmate.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Competitive pay
• Recognition and Reward Programs
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan for full time employees
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED