DETENTION OFFICER - FLEX

Part-time - Entry Level

Santa Ana, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Detention Officer position at G4S involves the secure and safe transportation, guarding, and escorting of detainees. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and compliance with legal regulations during the transportation process. The officer will be responsible for armed transportation services, monitoring detainees, and conducting necessary inspections and searches to maintain security.

Responsibilities

• 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 completed accurately when obtaining detainees at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations.
• Safely operate vehicles; ensure that all safety and legal measures are followed at all times while transporting detainees, including all applicable federal, state, municipal, and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet and maintain any applicable licensing, including driver's license or certification requirements.
• Must possess a current and valid California Security Guard License.
• Must possess a current and valid California Firearms Permit.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years driving experience.
• Must possess one or more of the following: three (3) years of experience as a law enforcement officer or military policeman, three (3) years of experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to detaining civil or administrative detainees, or one (1) year of general experience that demonstrates the ability to greet and deal tactfully with the general public.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a law enforcement or military role.
• Knowledge of security protocols and procedures.

Benefits

• Major Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Opportunities for additional training to aid in your professional development
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Individual Short-Term Disability
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Identity Theft Services
• Pet Insurance
• RxCut Pharmacy Discount Program
• Doctor on Demand
• Qualsight LASIK Savings
• G4S Employee Discount Program
• Alliant Credit Union
• Purchasing Power
• G4S Fitness Center Membership
• FinFit: Financial Wellness Program
• DailyPay: Access your pay when you need it