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United Security, Inc. (USI)

Contract Detention (Operations)

philadelphia, PA

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About this opportunity

United Security, Inc. (USI) lists this Contract Detention (Operations) opportunity in philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

United Security Inc. Job Opportunity

We service our clients best when we serve our employees first!

United Security Inc. is one of the fastest growing security services companies in the USA. For over 31 years we work with clients from Boston to Miami and as far west as Iowa. The last 5 years our revenue has grown by 140%! As a result of our incredible success, we are looking for talent to continue accelerating our growth. We are looking for talent that will promote and adhere to the core values (People, Integrity, Development and Community) of United Security, Inc. The ideal candidate for a role at USI regularly exhibits support, commitment, good judgment, potential for growth, and goodwill. If you appreciate having a team to support and challenge you to achieve your goals, come build your career at United Security!

Job Skills / Requirements

Contact Detention Officer Job Responsibilities

Provide armed escorts of inmates traveling to, during and from off-site medical visits within Philadelphia County.

The secure custody of all inmates during medical appointments.

Furnishing the necessary personnel to provide for the protection and safekeeping of those inmates.

Secure custody always requires physical control of the inmate. The physical control of the inmates by the contractor shall be sufficient to prevent escape.

Maintain constant control over, and direct visual observation of the inmate.

Contract Detention Officer Qualifications and Skills

The contractor's employee shall be in good general health and able to perform job functions.

Vision must be correctable to 20/30 in both eyes.

The ability to hear conversational voice is required. Hearing corrected with use of a prescribed hearing device is permitted as long as certified by a PA/MD.

Emotional and mental stability are essential. The services to be performed require the ability to tactfully deal with inmates, a keen sense of perception, mental alertness, and the ability to resolve crisis situations. Applicants may be required to work under trying conditions for extended periods of time.

Education and Experience Requirements

Must be 21 years of Age.

High School Diploma, GED, or foreign equivalency (DD214 with honorable discharge will be acceptable)

A minimum of 3 years Law enforcement, Military Police, or Armed Detention Officer experience with a Federal, State, or local municipality. Veterans welcome. DETENTION / CORRECTIONS EXPERIENCE ACCEPTED instead of LEO.

Valid Carry permit, annual firearms qualification

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Work Hours and Benefits

FT & PT positions available, typically Monday through Friday.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Screening Requirements

CDO candidates will undergo drug and medical testing, background check, motor vehicle check, credit check, previous employment verification.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits include, but not limited to:

Competitive pay

Recognition and Reward Programs

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan for full time employees

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This job reports to Kris Wehrhahn

This is a Full and Part-Time position

Worksite address

philadelphia, PA, 19117, US

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