Air Detention Officer: Flight Security & Safety

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking an Air Detention Officer to join our security team in El Paso, TX. You will support charter aircraft operations and uphold safety and security for noncitizens and crew onboard, following established procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, US citizenship, and the ability to work long shifts, nights, weekends, and travel as needed. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred, with certification as a Security Officer in the applicable state.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen residing in the U.S. and able to obtain visas and inoculations required to permit departure from and entry into the US and all scheduled destinations.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must posses a valid United States passport.
• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience as a corrections/detention officer within the United States; OR one (1) year of full-time law enforcement experience from a U.S. agency; OR one year as security guard within last six months.
• Must be certified as a Security Officer in the state where the work is to be performed and maintain the certification.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Must be able to write detailed written reports and forms.
• Must report to work exactly on time as scheduled.
• Must possess the physical stamina for long shifts and irregular hours.
• Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written) preferred.
• Ability to travel extended periods with overnight stays.
• Ability to pass background investigations and training.

Responsibilities

• The Air Detention Officer loads and unloads noncitizens onto and off the aircraft (including those handicapped and/or requiring special assistance).
• Applies restraints as applicable and identifies proper documentation.
• Searches the aircraft for contraband and assists in post-flight cabin cleanup.
• Loads and unloads property onto and off the aircraft.
• Maintains security checkpoints and post during the shift.
• Provides embarkation and debarkation security at ports of call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Night/weekend shifts

Detailed report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Security Officer Certification

Job description

The GEO Group is seeking an Air Detention Officer to join our security team in El Paso, TX. You will support charter aircraft operations and uphold safety and security for noncitizens and crew onboard, following established procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, US citizenship, and the ability to work long shifts, nights, weekends, and travel as needed. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred, with certification as a Security Officer in the applicable state.