Work with a purpose! Now hiring career-minded, security professionals to assist with ensuring the safety and security of our unique facility while helping those in our care make positive, lifelong changes.

Position: Security Officer

Facility: Texas Civil Commitment Center

Location: Littlefield, TX

Starting pay: $15.00/hr (including training); Paid bi-weekly

Work schedule: Full-time; 12-hour shift (both day & night shift available)

Benefits include:

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Plenty of overtime
• Career advancement opportunities

Position summary: Security Officers are responsible to ensure the control, safety and security of the facility in compliance with Management & Training (MTC) and Texas Civil Commitment Office (TCCO) directives.

Essential responsibilities:

• Search for contraband and provide security.
• Count, feed and supervise clients in housing, work, and other areas.
• Provide custody and security of clients including observation of clients, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Perform security functions to include client contraband searches by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
• Transfer and transport clients by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure combative clients, as needed.
• Respond to emergencies to search for clients, administer first aid at the emergency site, carry injured, or unconscious clients, and perform use of force procedures, including the use of chemical agents to control clients.
• Required to work overtime when directed to do so.
• Read, review and properly apply information found in client records, which is related to the client’s health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Prepare and maintain records, forms, and reports.
• Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: commissary, property transportation, recreation, escort/roving, mailroom, laundry, visiting room, booking, mobile patrol, main control, housing, administration/segregation and intake.
• If assigned to the food services area, assist in instructing clients assigned to food services in the safe, hygienic method of preparing and serving appetizing, eye-appealing meals.
• If assigned to the transportation department, responsible for the transportation of clients to and from the facility, in accordance with established procedures.

Education and experience requirements:

• No previous experience required. Paid training is provided.
• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post-hire requirements: Upon hire, applicant must successfully complete required pre-service and annual training requirements. Must successfully pass an annual background check.

Why: Make a difference and come join our team of officers while working in this rewarding field!

About Us: At Texas Civil Commitment Center, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population gain the skills and knowledge necessary to break harmful habits and make lifelong changes.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department at customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

Tags; DO, SO, CO, MTC, TDCJ, Corrections, Correctional Officer, Security Officer, Detention Officer, Security Guard, Security, Guard, Jailer, TCCC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to LITTLEFIELD, TX for this job?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lubbock, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person