Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

The world's leading private security organization, G4S, has an immediate job opportunity for a Detention Officer. As a Detention Officer, you will be responsible for the secure and safe transportation, guarding and escorting, of detainees from specified sites to designated points. Detention Officers duties include, but are not limited to, armed transportation services, escorting detainees to and from transport vehicles, and monitoring detainees in your custody.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Specific Duties and Essential Functions

• Inspect and prepare transportation vehicles for daily operation requirements; perform pre- and post-trip inspection of vehicles; fill out required paperwork to report any damage or defects
• Conduct pat-down searches of detainees; ensure that detainees are properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in a vehicle; ensure that all paperwork is obtained and completely accurately and thoroughly when obtaining detainees at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations
• Safe operation of vehicles; ensures that all safety and legal measures are followed at all time while transporting detainees, including but not limited, to all application federal, state, municipal and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to meet and maintain any applicable licensing, including driver's license or certification requirements
• Current and valid Arizona Armed Guard License

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years driving experience
• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • One (1) year of civilian or military police experience
  • One (1) year of experience as a correctional officer
• One (1) year of general experience that demonstrates the following:
  • The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public
  • Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations
  • Ability to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials
  • Ability to compose reports
  • Exercise of good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and ability to render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his/her position responsibilities
  • Ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress; such as fires, explosions, civil disturbances, and building evacuations

Skills Required

• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail

Other

• Must be at least 21 years old or the minimum age required by the State
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
• Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military
• Upon acceptance of a job offer, must be able to pass the following:
  • MMPI - Psychological testing
  • Physical exam, if armed or required by client contract

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.