Detention Officer
Anson, TXJob$25.76/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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Job overview
At Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, the Detention Officer is responsible for the custody and security of non-citizens assigned to the facility. The role includes observing detainees, searching for contraband, responding to emergencies, and applying information from detainee records to support health, safety, and facility security. Prior corrections experience is preferred.
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Full job description
Pay: $25.76 per hour + $1,000 Hiring Bonus
Schedule: 12 hours shifts, 6pm-6am or 6am-6pm based on facility needs at time of shift assignment; shifts run on a bi-weekly schedule with a 3-day weekend every other weekend (excluding overtime).
Benefit package includes:
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Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
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Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
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Sick and vacation time
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Long- and short-term disability (optional)
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Paid holidays
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401(k) retirement plan
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Civic duty and military leave
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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:
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Provide custody and security of non-citizens, including observation of non-citizens, in various assigned areas. This includes long periods of standing and walking.
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Search for contraband and provide security. Perform specific security functions including ‘pat’ and ‘strip’ searches.
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Respond to any and all emergencies, which requires running, climbing stairs, using physical force to restrain non-citizens,
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Must have the ability to work all posts, comply with all post orders, and perform all duties outlined in post orders.
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May be required to transfer and transport non-citizens by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive non-citizens, as needed.
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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.
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Properly prepare and maintain records, forms and reports, as appropriate.
Education & Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Prior corrections experience is preferred.
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Must successfully complete required pre-service training.
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Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
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. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [email protected] or 801-693-2888.
Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)
How this job compares
Set against the 1,664 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25.76/hr
- Texas median$18–19/hr90 hourly ranges
- US median$20–21/hr1,212 hourly ranges
This rate, $25.76/hr, is 40% above the Texas median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the top quarter of Security Officer hourly ranges in Texas.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 159 open Security Officer jobs in Texas and 1,664 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (524 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 875 of the 1,664 open Security Officer jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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