DETENTION OFFICER

About the position

Officers seeking a career opportunity, isn't it time to find the kind of opportunity that truly challenges you to use the skills you've worked so hard to build? We can help! We are a leader in our industry. We ensure our employees a stable career, competitive benefits, and a diversified range of employment. With us, there's no telling how far you'll go. Now's the time to start your journey!

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and monitoring the activities of detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas, and visitation areas
• Coordinating and monitoring detainee movements, conducting counts, and providing emergency response as needed
• Assisting with various posts, including the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter safety, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer, etc., as required by management
• Providing safety in program activities and supervising labor crews in various areas around the facility
• Conducting shakedown for contraband materials, confiscating contraband in accordance with facility and contracting agency policies and procedures
• Initiating disciplinary reports on detainees
• Preparing reports and maintaining daily logs as required
• Ensuring prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness, or trauma
• Promoting facility cleanliness and reporting need for maintenance or repairs
• Serving as a member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required
• Completing training courses as required by facility training standards
• Performing correctional duties for any shift as defined by management
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred
• May be required to possess a valid state driver's license
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress

Nice-to-haves

• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred
• Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account