Detention Officer

Management & Training Corporation; Anson (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Sick and vacation time

Disability (short/long-term)

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

EAP

Civic duty and military leave

Education assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring for custody and security roles at Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas. The position requires guarding non-citizens, maintaining security, and adhering to post orders.

The role involves long hours and potential physical demands in a detention environment. Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have corrections experience, and possess a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Prior corrections experience is preferred.
• Must successfully complete required pre-service training.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record is required unless waived.

Responsibilities

• Provide custody and security of non-citizens in assigned areas.
• Observe detainees and maintain security; stand and walk for long periods.
• Search for contraband and perform security functions, including pat and strip searches.
• Respond to emergencies; may require running and climbing stairs and using force as needed.
• Work all posts as assigned and follow post orders.
• Transport non-citizens if required and restrain assaultive individuals when necessary.
• Review detainee health and safety information in records and share pertinent details.
• Prepare and maintain records, forms and reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior corrections experience

Pre-service training

Texas driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

Pay: $23.88 per hour + $1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Benefits

• Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Long- and short-term disability (optional)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Civic duty and military leave
• Education assistance

Pay

Pay: $23.88 per hour + $1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Schedule

12 hours shifts, 6pm-6am or 6am-6pm based on facility needs at time of shift assignment; shifts run on a bi-weekly schedule with a 3-day weekend every other weekend (excluding overtime).

Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Sick and vacation timeLong- and short-term disability (optional)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Civic duty and military leave
• Education assistance

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)!

At Bluebonnet Detention Center, in Anson, Texas, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff who make a difference every day!

What you’ll do

You’ll be responsible for the custody and security of non-citizens assigned to the facility.

Essential Functions

• Provide custody and security of non-citizens, including observation of non-citizens, in various assigned areas. This includes long periods of standing and walking.
• Search for contraband and provide security. Perform specific security functions including ‘pat’ and ‘strip’ searches.
• Respond to any and all emergencies, which requires running, climbing stairs, using physical force to restrain non-citizens,
• Must have the ability to work all posts, comply with all post orders, and perform all duties outlined in post orders.
• May be required to transfer and transport non-citizens by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive non-citizens, as needed.
• Read, review and properly apply information found in detainee records which is related to the non-citizens’ health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Properly prepare and maintain records, forms and reports, as appropriate.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior corrections experience is preferred.
• Must successfully complete required pre-service training.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.

MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

About Us

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