Detention Operations Captain

National Police; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld Federal Services seeks a Detention Security Supervisor to oversee daily detention facility operations and supervise security personnel, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. You will provide leadership, coordinate responses to emergencies, and guide staff through procedures.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience in military, detention, or law enforcement, with strong communication and incident-reporting skills, and flexibility for night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in active-duty military, detention/corrections, or law enforcement.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience in active-duty military, detention/corrections, or law enforcement.
• Proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization.
• DD214(s) if prior active-duty military.
• Consent to fingerprinting.
• English proficiency (read/write/speak).
• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass background check and security screening.
• Ability to pass preemployment medical and drug screening.
• Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise detention officers, sergeants, and assigned security personnel during daily detention facility operations and shift activities.
• Monitor housing unit operations, resident movement, security procedures, and operational activities for compliance.
• Inspect housing units, security equipment, and staff performance to identify safety concerns or deficiencies.
• Respond to emergencies, disturbances, security incidents, medical situations, and resident behavioral issues.
• Review incident reports, disciplinary documentation, logs, and resident records for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate staffing assignments, shift coverage, emergency response planning, and scheduling for detention personnel.
• Train and mentor detention officers on security procedures and emergency protocols.
• Investigate security incidents and policy violations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with medical, transportation, behavioral health, leadership, and outside agencies regarding operations.
• Ensure accountability of equipment, keys, radios, and emergency gear.
• Support audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Maintain professionalism, leadership, communication, and sound decision-making in detention operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Report-writing

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GardaWorld Federal Services seeks a Detention Security Supervisor to oversee daily detention facility operations and supervise security personnel, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. You will provide leadership, coordinate responses to emergencies, and guide staff through procedures.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience in military, detention, or law enforcement, with strong communication and incident-reporting skills, and flexibility for night and weekend shifts.