The Detention Officer oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of detainees of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency.
Responsibilities
Oversees and monitors the activities of detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas
Coordinates and monitors detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as needed
Provides security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around facility
Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team
Initiates disciplinary reports on detainees
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent certification
Nice to have: College coursework in behavioral sciences
Nice to have: Advanced training in security services
Nice to have: Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity
Officers contribute to community safety and assist offenders in finding paths for improvement in their lives. They supervise inmates in correctional facilities, including prisons and court cells throughout New South Wales.
Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas, coordinate movement, ensure program activities are safe, conduct shakedowns, and maintain daily logs.
Compensation
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Matching, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount, Reduced Tuition Rates, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), Pet Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Training, Flexible Spending Account
Responsibilities
Supervise and monitor detainees in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas
Coordinate their movement (conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed)
Make sure program activities stay safe and supervise labor crews
Conduct shakedowns for contraband materials (by yourself or with your team) and confiscate prohibited items as per policies and procedures
Keep daily logs on detainees (including disciplinary reports)
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent certification
Nice to have: Behavioral sciences
Nice to have: Correctional services
Nice to have: Cultural diversity or sensitivity
Nice to have: Work experience in a correctional setting
Carry out daily tasks and duties following legislation, CSNSW and DCJ policies and procedures to ensure the safety, well-being, security, and rehabilitation of inmates.
Perform daily accountability routines including muster, head checks, ongoing observation of offenders.
Conduct searches and other detection activities to find and remove contraband from the facility or court complex, and to monitor offenders.
Manage inmates’ requests for services or escalate them on if needed.
Supervise offender activities in their designated work, living, or approved zones, making sure everything runs in accordance with the principles of fairness, equity and efficient safe practice.
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