What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIRING EVENT- CONTRACT DETENTION OFFICERS position at United Security, Inc.?
Overview
HIRING EVENT- CONTRACT DETENTION OFFICERS WANTED!
WHEN: WEDNESDAY 4/16/25
WHERE: 2 LOGAN SQUARE
100 N 18TH STREET, SUITE #300
PHILIDELPHIA, PA
TIME: 10AM-2PM
- THREE YEARS Law enforcement, Military Police, or Armed Detention Officer experience within a Federal, State, or local municipality required.Job Skills / Requirements
- DETENTION / CORRECTIONS EXPERIENCE ACCEPTED instead of LEO.
- MUST have a State Armed License, Valid Carry Permit & Annual Firearms Qualification
- MUST have an active ACT 235
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. 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 to 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!
CONTRACT DETENTION OFFICERS WANTED!
HIRING EVENT 4/16/25 : 10AM-2PM
2 LOGAN SQUARE:
100 N 18TH STREET, SUITE #300
PHILIDELPHIA, PA
Job Responsibilities
HIRING EVENT 4/16/25 : 10AM-2PM
2 LOGAN SQUARE:
100 N 18TH STREET, SUITE #300
PHILIDELPHIA, PA
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:
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
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.
DETENTION / CORRECTIONS EXPERIENCE ACCEPTED instead of LEO.
DETENTION / CORRECTIONS EXPERIENCE ACCEPTED instead of LEO.
- Valid Carry permit, annual firearms qualification
- Act 235
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
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma
Certification Requirements (All)
State Armed Security License
State Armed Carry Permit
Act 235
Additional Information / 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.
Benefits: Life Insurance
Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Credit Check, Education Verification, Employment Verification
