Detention Officer Sergeant

Spectrum Security Services

$89K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum one-year experience in law enforcement or military police;
  • Six months of experience as a security officer focusing on detainees;
  • Two-year college degree or equivalent professional training;
  • Registered through BSIS as an Armed Security Guard;
  • Current valid certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens;
  • Good driving and credit history;
  • No criminal record or history of illegal substance use.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise alien detainees under ICE jurisdiction;
  • Conduct transportation and security activities for detainees;
  • Assess and respond to security threats in various environments;
  • Maintain order and discipline among detainees;
  • Assist in emergency response and medical situations;
  • Document incidents and maintain accurate records;
  • Collaborate with law enforcement and other agencies as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans;
  • Retirement savings options;
  • Paid time off for sick leave and vacation;
  • Opportunities for career advancement;
  • Access to professional training and development programs.
Full Job Description
The DO provides security and support services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The work involves supervising alien detainees that are under the jurisdiction of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Requirements

The highly qualified applicant has prior experience guarding prisoners and detainees as a correctional officer, jailer, or detention office, and has conducted transportation activities. Please present your resume with indications of the following:
  • A minimum of one-year experience in law enforcement or military police; OR Six months of experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to detaining civil or administrative detainees; OR A two-year college degree or related professional training, and six months of experience as a security officer.
  • Be willing to work on-call, accept sporadic assignments, and take challenging duties in environments such as hospitals, psychiatric institutions, hotels, and federal facilities.
  • Be available to work day, swing, or graveyard shifts.
  • Pass a medical examination and be free of serious physical ailments such as epilepsy, heart, lung, and skeletal defects.
  • Have no criminal record.
  • Have no illegal substance use history.
  • Have a good driving record without serious infractions.
  • Have a good credit history.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Be registered through BSIS as an Armed Security Guard.
  • Possess current valid certifications for training in First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Department of Homeland Security Background Check: An applicant must pass the DHS background investigation prior to employment. This position will require a clean criminal record and acceptable credit history.

Salary Description

$43.00 per hour plus benefits

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