Full Time Armed Detention Officer ($32 per hour)

Responsibilities

• Guarantee the safety and security of detainees in custody, acting in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
• Guard and safeguard non-citizen detainees and the general public at government buildings in custodial or court settings.
• Qualify on a standard course of fire twice yearly and up to four times annually if required.
• Complete all training, basic and annual refresher, maintain an appropriate level of fitness, and continually meet all job requirements throughout the contract life span.
• Perform duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required by the contract.
• Exercise surveillance and control over detainees and maintain order and discipline.
• Make official entries in the processing logbooks that are legible and complete.
• Conduct a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
• Inventory all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.
• Receive all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.
• Duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons.
• Use intermediate weapons in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy.
• Ensure that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
• Inspect, maintain, and care for authorized equipment.
• Qualify with a company issued semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines.
• Successfully complete all assigned training including defensive tactics and courses requiring a minimum physical stamina.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Follow company-wide safety policies and practices and adhere to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring as outlined in the Officer Handbook and other Company Safety Policies.

Qualifications

• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record).
• Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.
• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid state driver's license or CDL.
• Possess a valid firearm license.
• Absorb and demonstrate one year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections experience.
• Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the public.
• Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and can compose written and oral reports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment: courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies and unexpected situations that may involve mental and physical stress such as disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations.
• Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.
• Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Concisely and accurately prepare and write narratives of incidents and other written reports.
• Pass and maintain required medical and physical testing requirements and standards.
• Exercises judgment and uses discretion in dealing with first response to all situations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in methods and techniques of securing and controlling detainees by following required training, policy, and procedure.
• Maintain physical fitness standards and proficiency with firearms issued and other special equipment.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information.
• Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the DHS ICE National Detention Standards.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective.

Pay and Benefits

$32.00 per hour.