Detention Center Security Officer

Lasalle; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lasalle in Monroe, LA seeks a full-time On-site Service Worker with a focus on security and inmate supervision. The role includes supervising inmates, coordinating movements, and responding to emergencies while maintaining daily logs and reports.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with training completion and prior correctional experience considered a plus. Must be physically capable of long standing, walking, and climbing as required by site duties.

Qualifications

• Must be representative of worthwhile qualities to which an inmate can identify.
• Must be emotionally stable, understanding, and philosophically attuned to the objective of the facility.
• Language skills and reasoning ability are crucial to success in this position.
• Interacts daily with offenders and staff members while providing security for the facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates in living areas and recreational activities.
• Supervises detainees and visitors in visitation areas.
• Serves as control center officer, coordinates and monitors inmate movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response.
• Serves as mailroom, field tower, medical security, perimeter security, and/or gate officer as required.
• Provides security in treatment activities and supervises labor crews in the kitchen and other specialized areas.
• Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness, and emotional trauma.
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Initiates disciplinary reports.
• Conducts shakedowns for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team.
• Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance and/or repairs.
• Serves as a member of special teams to respond.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Skills

Emotional stability

Language skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lasalle in Monroe, LA seeks a full-time On-site Service Worker with a focus on security and inmate supervision. The role includes supervising inmates, coordinating movements, and responding to emergencies while maintaining daily logs and reports.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with training completion and prior correctional experience considered a plus. Must be physically capable of long standing, walking, and climbing as required by site duties.