Job description
Bureau of Prisons
***PLEASE REAPPLY EVEN IF YOU APPLIED WITH THE COMPANY IN THE PAST***
***APPLICANTS MUST HAVE CLEAN CREDIT***
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SECURITY WATCH is accepting applications for Security Officers to guard federal prisoners once they are admitted to local hospitals. SECURITY WATCH has proudly provided security guard services since 2008 and is looking to expand the workforce with qualified and experienced security professionals.
THIS IS AN ONCALL POSITION THAT REQUIRES SECURITY OFFICERS TO BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL THREE SHIFTS (MOST OF OUR EMPLOYEES GET 40 HOURS A WEEK AND WE WORK WITH YOUR AVAILABILITY)
Guards with open availability will typically be scheduled at least 40 hours per week but we cannot guarantee it. Clearance from DOJ usually takes 34 months.
This position pays a base pay of $*16.92* per hour with a substantial benefits package that can bring the total compensation to over $22.26 Shift Differential per hour for fulltime employees.
To be considered for these positions you must meet the following qualifications. Please do not apply for these positions if you do not meet all of these qualifications. Your qualifications will be verified by our investigative staff and the Federal government.
Experience Requirements
Minimum standards for individual contract guards employed by a guard service company are as follows:
One (1) year (2040 hours) of experience involved guard duty of detainees or prisoners regularly or equivalent experience in maintaining law and order protecting lives or other obligations of a similar nature.
Substitution of training/education for experience: Advance Post high School training in corrections or police science courses may be substituted for experience in the ratio of two (2) hours of instruction for one hour of experience. A Bachelor of Science or arts degree in any field meets the experience requirements.
Military Police or TCLOSE. Bachelor s Degree in Art or science in any subject is acceptable.
physical requirements
All persons used for this contract must meet the following minimum physical requirements:
Amputations deformities or disabilities that prevent guard duties satisfactory performance are disqualified.
Applicants must have vision correctable to 20130 (Sullen) in the better eye and be able to read typewritten material with or without glasses. The ability to distinguish primary colors is required.
The ability to hear a conversational voice without a hearing device is required.
The history or presence of a significant psychiatric disorder is disqualifying. The service to be performed requires tact in dealing with prisoners and visitors of prisoners a keen sense of perception mental alertness and the ability to resolve crises through verbal communications. Guards may be required to work under trying conditions for long periods without relief. Emotional and mental stability is essential.
Prequalification
The following questions will help you determine your qualifications for this job. Answer all the questions honestly; otherwise you will waste your time government and SECURITY WATCH s time. The client is very particular and they verify ALL information.
You must be able to answer "yes" to questions 1 through 6:
- 1. Do you have at least one year of experience working in Corrections or
- Do you have a bachelor s degree in arts or science in any field
- 2. Are you in good general health
- (Amputations deformities or disabilities that prevent satisfactory performance of guard duties as determined by the Federal Medical Center are disqualifying.)
- 3. Is your vision correctable to 20/30 (Snellen) in the better eye and can you read typewritten material with or without glasses
- 4. Can you distinguish primary color
- 5. Can you hear a conversational voice without using a hearing aid
- 6. Do you have good Credit History and will you be able to provide it during the initial interview process
You must be able to answer "no" to questions 7 through 9:
- 7. Have you been fired or asked to resign from a job in the past three years
- 8. Do you have a history of psychiatric disorders
- 9. Do you use illegal drugs or controlled substances
General Qualifications
1. Applicant must not have been fired or asked to resign from any job in the past three years. If you were fired or asked to leave a position more than three years ago you would be considered for employment only if your termination was not due to a violation of the law or a severe breach of the company or ethical standards.
Physical Requirements
1. Applicants shall be in good general health and able to perform job functions. Amputations deformities or disabilities that prevent satisfactory performance of guard duties (as determined by the FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER) are disqualifying.
2. Vision must be correctable to 20/30 (Snellen) in the better eye and must be able to read typewritten material with or without glasses. The ability to distinguish primary color is required.
3. The history or presence of a psychiatric disorder is disqualifying. The services to be performed require tact to deal with prisoners a keen sense of perception mental alertness and the ability to resolve crises through verbal communications. Guards may be required to work under trying conditions for long periods without relief. EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL STABILITY ARE ESSENTIAL.
4. All prospective employees will be tested for the use of illegal drugs at the FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER using procedures for new employees. No guard will be used unless they have received a negative drug test. Any indication of illegal and nonprescribed drugs will disqualify the individual from performing on this contract.
5. The ability to hear a conversational voice without a hearing aid is required.
Background Investigation
1. All applicants must provide complete details of any conviction record. These records will be confirmed through:
o National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS)
o Fingerprints
o Criminal records checks and
o Other appropriate background checks to verify employment
SECURITY WATCH INC
License Number: B
DON T WASTEYOUR TIME BY FILLING OUT AN APPLICATION IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY
1. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ONLY HAVE SECURITY GUARD EXPERIENCE ARMED OR UNARMED.
2. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ONLY HAVE TSA OR MILITARY EXPERIENCE
3. ALL EXMILITARY MUST HAVE INMATE CUSTODY EXPERIENCE OR MILITARY POLICE
4. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE WORKING FOR THE FEDERAL GOVT BUT DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE HANDLING PRISONERS.
5. PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENTIRE APPLICATION; THERE ARE NO OPTIONAL AREAS OR PAGES
6. TYPE IN THE FIRST PAGE OR PRINT IT (MOST OF THE FORMS ARE FILLABLE ON YOUR SCREEN)
7. ATTACH ALL VERIFICATIONS /QUALIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION TO SHOW EXPERIENCE
PROCEDURE AFTER YOUR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED
8. WE WILL SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF PRISON IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT.
10. YOU MUST FILL OUT THOSE FORMS IMMEDIATELY AND SIGN THE FORMS AND SUBMIT THEM.
11. BOP WILL SCHEDULE A DRUG TESTING FINGERPRINTS AND A 4 HOURS OF TRAINING CLASS
12. WE WILL CALL YOU INTO OUR OFFICE TO FILL OUT OUR APPLICATION PACKAGE (SECURITY WATCH) AND ISSUE YOU A COMPANY ID.
PROCESS COULD TAKE UP TO 34 MONTHS.
Job Types: Parttime Fulltime
Salary: $22.26 per hour
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Education:
Non Commission (Required)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)
Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Required documents for the interview: High school diploma or equivalent Proof of citizenship or a permanent residence card Copy of driver's license Non-Commissioned Card Note: High School Diploma or equivalent. Inmate Custody or Bachelor's degree.