Security Officer

Management & Training Corporation; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 56,206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

EAP

Paid PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) seeks a Security Officer for the Texas Civil Commitment Center in Littlefield, TX. You will safeguard the facility, support daily operations, and ensure safety and security in compliance with MTC and TCCO directives.

Typical duties include searches, supervising clients, incident response, and record-keeping. This role requires vigilance, teamwork, and commitment to safety during 12-hour shifts, including overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure control, safety, and security of the facility as directed.
• Search for contraband and provide security.
• Count, feed and supervise clients in housing, work, and other areas.
• Provide oversight and security of clients including observation.
• Carry out pat searches when required.
• Transport clients to and from the facility as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and administer first aid at the scene.
• Read and apply information from client records for safety and security.
• Prepare and maintain records, forms and reports.
• Maintain accountability of staff, clients and property.

Skills

Security operations

Pat searches

Client supervision

Record keeping

Emergency response

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay: $ 16 per hour

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Job Description

Pay: $ 16 per hour

Work schedule

Full-time; 12-hour shift (both day & night shift available); 5 days on shift and 2 days off; 60-hour work weeks: 40 hours regular and 20 hours overtime

Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is committed to providing safe, secure, and structured environments for those in our care. Join our team as a Security Officer at the Texas Civil Commitment Center in Littlefield, Texas, where you will play a vital role in maintaining security, supporting daily operations, and making a meaningful difference through professionalism, accountability, and service.

What you'll do: You'll be responsibleto ensure the control, safety, and security of the facility, in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Civil Commitment Office (TCCO) directives.

Essential Functions

• Search for contraband and provide security.
• Count, feed and supervise clients in housing, work, and other areas.
• Provide oversight and security of clients including observation of clients, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Perform security functions including pat searches by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
• Transfer and transport clients by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure combative clients, as needed.
• Respond to emergencies to search for clients, administer first aid at the emergency site, carry injured, or unconscious clients, and perform use of force procedures, including the use of chemical agents to control clients.
• Required to work overtime when directed to do so.
• Read, review and properly apply information found in client records, which is related to the client's health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Prepare and maintain records, forms, and reports.
• Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: commissary, property, transportation, recreation, escort/roving, mailroom, laundry, visiting room, main control, housing, special management unit, and intake.
• If assigned to the food services area, assist in instructing clients assigned to food services in the safe, hygienic method of preparing and serving appetizing, eye-appealing meals.
• If assigned to the transportation department, responsible for the transportation of clients to and from the facility, in accordance with established procedures.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of staff, clients and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education And Experience Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by Management.

Post Hire Requirements

Upon hire applicant must successfully complete required pre-service and annual training requirements. Must maintain TCCO security clearance.

Why:

Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.

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.

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