(PART TIME) METAL DETECTOR

Rite of Passage•Bryant, AR

26d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage is hiring a part-time Metal Detector Officer at the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas. AJATC is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on an 110-acre campus outside Little Rock. The campus includes residential dormitories, an on-site school and library, vocational training, a chapel, gymnasium, medical facilities, and an outdoor recreation area. The Metal Detector Officer helps maintain facility safety and security by monitoring the Control Desk entrance, operating the metal detector, screening people entering the building, and searching for contraband in accordance with agency policies and procedures. The officer ensures entry and exit procedures are followed, maintains visitor and security documentation, stays alert to safety concerns, and communicates professionally and respectfully with staff, visitors, vendors, and residents. When Control Desk activity is limited, the officer may assist with Coach Counselor duties, including resident supervision, movement, and support of daily operations. The role calls for attention to detail, sound judgment, and professionalism in maintaining a safe, structured environment. The part-time schedule is Friday and Saturday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Pay is $17.75–$18.82 per hour, based on education and experience. The posting states that the schedule includes four hours of guaranteed overtime per pay period for full-time employees only. Part-time employees may receive a $1,000 bonus upon completion of Essential Skills Training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a criminal background check, drug test, physical, and TB test.
Pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor the Control Desk entrance and operate the metal detector.
Screen all individuals entering the building and conduct searches for contraband according to agency policies and procedures.
Ensure proper entry and exit procedures are followed.
Maintain visitor and security documentation.
Remain alert to potential safety concerns.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with staff, visitors, vendors, and residents.
When Control Desk activity is limited, assist with Coach Counselor responsibilities, including resident supervision, movement, and support of daily operations.