Detention Officer

Pay: $23.23 per hour

Work schedule: Full time shifts available

We offer a variety of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on the number of hours worked per week and other factors. Some of our offerings include:

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits

• Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Employee assistance program

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Bereavement leave

• Civic duty and military leave

• 401(k) retirement plan

Work with a purpose and begin a meaningful career with Management & Training Corporation. At the IAH Detention Facility in Livingston, Texas, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact.

Job responsibilities: Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and security of non-citizens assigned to the facility.

Essential functions:

1. Search for contraband and provide security.

2. Count, feed and supervise non-citizens in housing, work and other areas, which includes climbing stairs.

3. Provide custody and security of non-citizens including observation of non-citizens, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.

4. Perform security functions, person, property and facility searches. Including “pat” and “strip” searches, which includes squatting and bending.

5. Transfer and transport non-citizens by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive non-citizens, as needed.

6. Respond to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for escaped non-citizens, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious non-citizen or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs, steps and ladders; and use force. Must be trained in the use of deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control non-citizens if assigned to an armed post.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Prior correctional experience is preferred but not required.

• A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management

Why: Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career.

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/)