Detention Officer

MTC • Livingston, TX

34d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Work with a purpose and begin a meaningful career with Management & Training Corporation. At the IAH Detention Facility in Livingston, Texas, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. Job responsibilities: Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and security of non-citizens assigned to the facility. Essential functions: Search for contraband and provide security. Count, feed and supervise non-citizens in housing, work and other areas, which includes climbing stairs. Provide custody and security of non-citizens including observation of non-citizens, which includes long periods of sitting and standing. Perform security functions, person, property and facility searches. Including “pat” and “strip” searches, which includes squatting and bending. Transfer and transport non-citizens by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive non-citizens, as needed. Respond to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for escaped non-citizens, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious non-citizen or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs, steps and ladders; and use force. Must be trained in the use of deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control non-citizens if assigned to an armed post.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management

Nice To Haves

• Prior correctional experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and security of non-citizens assigned to the facility.
• Search for contraband and provide security.
• Count, feed and supervise non-citizens in housing, work and other areas, which includes climbing stairs.
• Provide custody and security of non-citizens including observation of non-citizens, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Perform security functions, person, property and facility searches. Including “pat” and “strip” searches, which includes squatting and bending.
• Transfer and transport non-citizens by walking or riding in vehicles.
• Restrain and secure assaultive non-citizens, as needed.
• Respond to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for escaped non-citizens, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious non-citizen or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs, steps and ladders; and use force.
• Must be trained in the use of deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control non-citizens if assigned to an armed post.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees