Unarmed Detention Officer- Hourly Starting Rate $28.19

Hourly rate: $28.19/Hour

Offering Sign on Bonuses for the Following Qualifcations from August 3rd, 2023 until November 1, 2023

• Candidates selected for hire with an Associate's Degree- $1,500 Sign On Bonus

• Candidates selected for hire with a Bachelor's Degree- $2, 500 Sign on Bonus

• Candidates selected for hire with a clearance- $2,500 Sign on Bonus

Job Summary:

AGS is looking for an Unarmed Detention Officer to work in Miami, FL. To join our outstanding team of professionals, apply today!

Job Description:

• Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort and transport of detainees as required in the contract

• Exercises surveillance and control over detainees, and maintains order and discipline

• Attends to housing, feeding, and the physical well-being of detainees, 24 hours a day

• Enforces rules and regulations of the detention facility

• Provides care, custody and control of detainees

• Removes detainees from holding areas using proper restraints and security measures;

• Guards detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings, during transport, while receiving medical care and when and other duties as assigned

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures

• Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Officer Handbook and other Company Safety Policies

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record)

• Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance

• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests

• Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements

• At least 21 years of age

• Possess a valid state driver's license

• Ability to obtain a state security guard license

• Ability to walk through all areas of the facility for tours and compliance inspections in varied weather conditions

• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations

• Ability to work without restrictions and limitations

• One year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections experience demonstrating the following:

  • Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information

  • Pass a medical examination and all pre-employment/random drug tests

  • Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the American Correctional Association and DHS ICE National Detention Standards

  • Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles; with a cross cultural perspective

  • Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States

  • You must be able to meet all health requirements.