Detention Officer

Management & Training Corporation; Anson (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Sick time

Vacation time

Disability insurance (long/short-term)

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Military leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) seeks a custody and security professional in Anson, Texas. The role involves guarding non-citizens, observing activities, and maintaining safety and order at Bluebonnet Detention Center.

You will perform searches, respond to emergencies, and ensure proper documentation and reporting. A high school diploma is required; Texas driver’s license and pre-service training are also required or preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide custody and security of non-citizens, including observation in various areas.
• Search for contraband and provide security; perform pat-down and strip searches.
• Respond to emergencies, which may require running, stairs and physical restraint.
• Work all posts, follow post orders, and perform duties outlined in orders.
• May transfer non-citizens by walking or in vehicles; restrain as needed.
• Review detainee health and safety records and relay information to staff.
• Prepare and maintain records, forms and reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pre-service training

Driver's license (Texas)

Job description

Pay

$25.76 per hour + $1,000 Hiring Bonus

Benefit Package Includes

• 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
• 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.