Contract Detention Officer (Operations)

United Security • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

United Security, Inc. is hiring Contract Detention Officers to provide armed inmate escorts to and from off-site medical visits within Philadelphia County and maintain secure custody during appointments. Officers must maintain physical control of inmates sufficient to prevent escape and keep them under constant control and direct visual observation. The role requires good general health, correctable vision of 20/30 in both eyes, conversational hearing (hearing devices are permitted with PA/MD certification), and emotional and mental stability. Officers must be able to deal tactfully with inmates, remain perceptive and alert, resolve crisis situations, and work under trying conditions for extended periods. Full-time and part-time positions are available, typically Monday through Friday. Candidates undergo drug and medical testing, background, motor vehicle, and credit checks, and previous employment verification.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED, or foreign equivalency; a DD214 with honorable discharge is acceptable.
• At least 3 years of law enforcement, Military Police, or armed detention officer experience with a federal, state, or local municipality; detention or corrections experience is accepted instead of law enforcement experience.
• Valid carry permit and annual firearms qualification.
• Act 235 certification.
• Good general health and ability to perform job functions.
• Vision correctable to 20/30 in both eyes.
• Ability to hear conversational voice; prescribed hearing devices are permitted if certified by a PA/MD.
• Emotional and mental stability, tact in dealing with inmates, perception, mental alertness, and ability to resolve crisis situations.
• Ability to work under trying conditions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Veterans are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed escorts for inmates traveling to, during, and from off-site medical visits within Philadelphia County.
• Maintain secure custody of inmates during medical appointments.
• Provide personnel for the protection and safekeeping of inmates.
• Maintain physical control of inmates sufficient to prevent escape.
• Maintain constant control over inmates and direct visual observation of them.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Competitive pay
• Recognition and reward programs
• Training and career development opportunities
• Medical, dental, holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan for full-time employees
• DailyPay access

What This Job Offers

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