Security & Detention Quality Control Manager (SEC & Detention QC)

BL Harbert International LLC - Beirut•Atmore, AL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Security & Detention Quality Control Manager oversees quality control inspections for detention equipment, security systems, and related construction activities on a detention facility project. The role inspects specialized components and monitors installation and testing of electronic security systems, verifying work against approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and manufacturer requirements. The manager coordinates inspections and testing with contractors, integrators, subcontractors, project management, project leadership, and the owner's representatives. Responsibilities include reviewing technical and quality documentation, recording deficiencies and corrective actions, participating in testing and commissioning, maintaining inspection and closeout records, and supporting project turnover and final acceptance. The position requires full-time, on-site work in Atmore, Alabama.

Requirements

  • Previous quality control, construction management, supervision, or inspection experience on prison, jail, or detention facility construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of detention equipment, security hardware, and correctional facility security systems.
  • Experience inspecting or overseeing the installation of detention doors, locking systems, security glazing, and related equipment.
  • Familiarity with electronic security systems and integrated detention controls.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings, and approved submittals.
  • Experience coordinating with specialized detention equipment subcontractors and security system integrators.
  • Strong understanding of construction quality control procedures, inspections, deficiency tracking, and documentation.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Atmore, Alabama.

Nice To Haves

  • 5+ years of construction quality control, field supervision, or related experience.
  • Experience on large-scale state or federal correctional facility projects.
  • Prior involvement in detention security system testing, commissioning, and facility turnover.
  • Experience working for a general contractor, detention equipment contractor, or security systems integrator.
  • Familiarity with integrated electronic security controls and detention equipment coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee quality control inspections for detention equipment, security systems, and related construction activities.
  • Inspect detention doors, frames, locks, hardware, security glazing, detention barriers, and other specialized security components.
  • Monitor installation and testing of electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, intercoms, duress alarms, and integrated detention control systems.
  • Verify detention equipment and security systems are installed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and manufacturer requirements.
  • Coordinate inspections and testing with detention equipment contractors, security integrators, subcontractors, and project management.
  • Review shop drawings, product submittals, testing procedures, and quality documentation.
  • Identify deficiencies, document nonconforming work, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
  • Participate in functional testing, system integration testing, commissioning, and final acceptance activities.
  • Coordinate with project leadership and the owner's representatives to ensure security systems meet operational and contractual requirements.
  • Maintain accurate inspection reports, quality control documentation, deficiency logs, and closeout records.
  • Support project turnover, including security system demonstrations, testing documentation, and final inspections.
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