Detention Officer Transportation

MTC Corrections•Marana, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Detention Officer Transportation is responsible for transporting detainees and maintaining their custody, security, and discipline at the Marana Detention Center in Marana, Arizona. The role follows Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives and pays $28.00 per hour. Work is organized in 8-hour shifts, with rotating shifts and assignments across all posts required. The officer searches for contraband, transports and supervises detainees, maintains security during transportation and in facility areas, and prepares and maintains records and reports. Depending on assignment, the officer may perform duties in areas such as commissary, property transportation, recreation, escort/utility, mailroom, laundry, visitation, mobile patrol, central control, security housing units, and intake. The position requires physical activity including walking, standing, sitting for extended periods, squatting, bending, and potentially climbing ladders or stairs. The officer may need to restrain and secure assaultive detainees. MTC describes its work as helping individuals prepare for a successful transition and is an equal opportunity employer that participates in E-Verify and provides reasonable accommodation in the application and hiring process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age.
U.S. citizenship or lawful U.S. permanent resident status.
Successfully complete required pre-service training.
Valid Arizona CDL with a passenger endorsement and an acceptable driving record. If the passenger endorsement is not obtained by the first day of work, the position will be reclassified until it is obtained.
Successful completion of the ICE/ERO bus driver training program or a comparable approved training program, and all local and state requirements for a commercial driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prior corrections or detention experience is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Search for contraband and provide security.
Operate designated vehicles to transport detainees.
Count, feed, and supervise detainees in housing, work, and other assigned areas.
Maintain custody and security of detainees, including observing them during transportation.
Perform security searches, including pat and strip searches; climb ladders or stairs when needed to search for contraband.
Transfer and transport detainees by walking, driving, or riding in vehicles.
Restrain and secure assaultive detainees as needed.
Work rotating shifts and all post assignments.
Make periodic rounds of assigned areas, which may require extended walking and standing.
Read, review, and properly apply information in detainee records concerning health, safety, and facility security.
Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
Prepare and maintain records, forms, and reports as appropriate.
Perform assigned duties in areas such as commissary, property transportation, recreation, escort/utility, mailroom, laundry, visitation, mobile patrol, central control, security housing units, and intake.