Security Response Officer

About the Role

The Security Response Team (SRT) Officer, under direct supervision, is responsible for containing and controlling immediate crisis areas and regaining control of incidents using non-lethal force. This role plays a vital part in contraband interdiction efforts, including searches and supervision of potentially volatile or aggressive youth within correctional institutions.

Responsibilities

• Physically respond to emergency situations to isolate, control, and quell disturbances beyond institutional response capabilities.
• Assist in crisis intervention and control of disruptive behavior among youth, referring acute problems to appropriate staff.
• Play a proactive role in agency contraband interdiction efforts, including routine and pre-scheduled searches and shakedowns of youth, visitors, and institutional living areas or grounds.
• Conduct routine and unannounced strip (for cause) and frisk searches of youth, and maintain a presence at institutional entry gates.
• Provide security assistance for normal activities and special programs, including movement, transportation, and supervision of potentially volatile or aggressive youth.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports regarding actions taken, contraband findings, and shift activities.
• Provide oral and written communication for briefing other officers, supervisors, and agency officials.
• Remain available for recall in emergency and non-emergency situations requiring additional support.
• Maintain flexibility to work various shifts and extended hours as needed.
• Stay thoroughly familiar with all policies governing contraband control, searches, property, and visitation.
• Attend and maintain certification required by Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE) and agency policy.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Public Safety or Inspector General to support the agency’s mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in correctional, security, military, or police work; a bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for experience.
• Ability to meet and maintain certification by Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE).
• Knowledge of state laws, institutional rules, regulations, and Child Abuse Statutes.
• Understanding of the purpose, methods, and practices of secure facilities.
• Ability to instruct, handle, and supervise youth in various activities.
• Exercise good judgment and initiative in a variety of situations.
• Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with youth, employees, families, and the public.
• Perform physical restraints on youth without restrictions.
• Willingness to work any shift, stay over if necessary, and work in locked quarters.
• Ability to bend, lift 50+ lbs., and perform mobile duties without restrictions.
• Pass a semi-annual physical fitness test.
• Must pass a drug test, background investigation (including criminal records, driver’s license, and child abuse registry), and potential medical examination.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 18 months of relevant supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field may substitute for supervisory experience.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Certification under CLEE (Continuing Law Enforcement Education) within six months of employment.
• 80% or higher on competency/proficiency exams, with supervisor and teaching skills.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days of sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs.
• Discount programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave.