Sergeant

MTC • Livingston, TX

24d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Work with a team who values helping people turn their lives around. Management & Training Corporation operates 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. What you'll do: You will act as lead worker for assigned correctional officers and is responsible for the custody and discipline of detainees in the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an adult correctional environment or related field required.
• Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Assign work schedules, protect, instruct, train, counsel and provide feedback for evaluation of assigned employees.
• Responsible for the care, custody, and adherence to rules and regulations of non-citizens assigned to specific work area.
• Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security. Required to perform “pat” and “strip searches” by squatting and bending to perform such functions as needed. Required to climb ladders or stairs in search of contraband.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of non-citizens including observation of non-citizens and non-citizens assigned to work duty which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Required to make rounds of the facility which requires long periods of walking.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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