Security & Detention Quality Control Manager (SEC & Detention QC)

BLHI; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BLHI is seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to oversee inspections of detention equipment, security systems, and related construction activities on projects in Atmore, Alabama. The role requires hands-on oversight of doors, hardware, glazing, and integrated security controls, with strong coordination across contractors and project management.

The ideal candidate has prior QC/inspection experience on detention facility projects, the ability to interpret drawings and specs, and

Qualifications

• Experience in QC/inspection on prison or detention facility construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of detention equipment, security hardware and correctional facility security systems.
• Experience inspecting detention doors, locking systems, security glazing, and related equipment.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specs, shop drawings, and approved submittals.
• On-site work in Atmore, Alabama.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control inspections for detention equipment, security systems, and related construction activities.
• Inspect detention doors, frames, locks, hardware, security glazing, detention barriers, and other specialized security components.
• Monitor installation and testing of electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, intercoms, duress alarms, and integrated detention control systems.
• Verify that detention equipment and security systems are installed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and testing with detention equipment contractors, security integrators, subcontractors, and project management.
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, testing procedures, and quality documentation.
• Identify deficiencies, document nonconforming work, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Participate in functional testing, system integration testing, commissioning, and final acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with project leadership and the owner's representatives to ensure security systems meet operational and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, quality control documentation, deficiency logs, and closeout records.
• Support project turnover, including security system demonstrations, testing documentation, and final inspections.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Atmore, AL 36502, USA

• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SCHED004037

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control inspections for detention equipment, security systems, and related construction activities.
• Inspect detention doors, frames, locks, hardware, security glazing, detention barriers, and other specialized security components.
• Monitor installation and testing of electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, intercoms, duress alarms, and integrated detention control systems.
• Verify that detention equipment and security systems are installed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and testing with detention equipment contractors, security integrators, subcontractors, and project management.
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, testing procedures, and quality documentation.
• Identify deficiencies, document nonconforming work, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Participate in functional testing, system integration testing, commissioning, and final acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with project leadership and the owner's representatives to ensure security systems meet operational and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, quality control documentation, deficiency logs, and closeout records.
• Support project turnover, including security system demonstrations, testing documentation, and final inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Previous quality control, construction management, supervision, or inspection experience on prison, jail, or detention facility construction projects is required.
• Strong working knowledge of detention equipment, security hardware, and correctional facility security systems.
• Experience inspecting or overseeing the installation of detention doors, locking systems, security glazing, and related equipment.
• Familiarity with electronic security systems and integrated detention controls.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings, and approved submittals.
• Experience coordinating with specialized detention equipment subcontractors and security system integrators.
• Strong understanding of construction quality control procedures, inspections, deficiency tracking, and documentation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Atmore, Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction quality control, field supervision, or related experience.
• Experience on large-scale state or federal correctional facility projects.
• Prior involvement in detention security system testing, commissioning, and facility turnover.
• Experience working for a general contractor, detention equipment contractor, or security systems integrator.
• Familiarity with integrated electronic security controls and detention equipment coordination.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred : Bachelors or better.

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