Security Officers at FCI Texarkana - Security Watch : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob description ***APPLICANTS MUST HAVE GOOD CREDIT***THIS JOB IS IN SURROUNDING HOSPITALS NEAR 4001 Leopard Dr, Texarkana, TX 75501Click on the link on the last page of this document only if you meet all the job requirements.Clickon the link to access our download page. Once there, download the necessary documents, complete them, and forward them to [email protected]. If you have any inquiries, please contact our office at 915-###-#### between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. MST, Mon-Fri.Bureau of Prisons ( BOP )PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT.SECURITY WATCH is currently accepting applications for Security Officers to guard federal prisoners after being 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 ON-CALL 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 a minimum of 40 hours per week, but we cannot guarantee it.This position pays $16.20 Base Pay + $4.57 H&W. The total pay is $20.77 per hourTo be considered for these positions, you must meet ALL of the following qualifications. If you do not meet ALL of these qualifications, please do not apply. Your qualifications will be verified by our investigative staff and the Federal government.Experience RequirementsMinimum 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.Substitutionoftraining/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.PhysicalRequirementsAll persons used for this contract must meet the following minimum physical requirements:- Amputations, deformities, or disabilities which prevent satisfactory performance of guard duties are disqualified.- Applicants must have vision correctable to 20130 (Sullen) in the better eye and must 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 using 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.PROCEDUREAFTER YOUR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTEDWE WILL SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF PRISON IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT.9. BOP WILL EMAIL YOU AND ASK YOU TO GO TO WWW.OPM.GOV AND FILL OUT ADDITIONAL ONLINE FORMS ON EQUIP.YOU MUST FILL OUT THOSE FORMS IMMEDIATELY AND SIGN THE FORMS AND SUBMIT THEM.BOP WILL SCHEDULE A DRUG TESTING, FINGERPRINTS, AND A 4 HOURS OF TRAINING CLASS12. WE WILL CALL YOU INTO OUR OFFICE TO FILL OUT OUR APPLICATION PACKAGE (SECURITY WATCH) AND ISSUE YOU A COMPANY ID.Follow the instructions below only if you meet the qualifications:COPY THE FOLLOWING LINK AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR BROWSER TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION PACKET.Please email us the completed application at Jobs@ securitywatch.com or call us at 817-###-####SECURITY WATCH, INC.www,SECURITYWATCH.comLicense Number: B01076701THE APPLICATION PROCESS COULD TAKE UP TO 3-4 MONTHS.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeSalary: $20.77 per hourSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftHolidaysMonday to FridayNight shiftOn callOvertimeWeekends as neededEducation:High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:INMATE CUSTODY: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: In personRequirementsPre-qualificationThe following questions will help you determine whether you are qualified for this job. Answer all of the questions honestly; otherwise, you will be wasting 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:Do you have at least one year of experience working in Corrections, orDo you have a Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Science in any field?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.)Is your vision correctable to 20/30 (Snellen) in the better eye, and can you read typewritten material with or without glasses?Can you distinguish primary color?Can you hear a conversational voice without using a hearing aid?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:Have you been fired or asked to resign from a job in the past three years?Do you have a history of psychiatric disorders?Do you use illegal drugs or controlled substances?General Qualifications1. 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 from 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 serious violation of company or ethical standards.Physical RequirementsApplicants 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.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.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.All prospective contract guard 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 non-prescribed drugs shall disqualify the individual from performing on this contract.The ability to hear a conversational voice without using a hearing aid is required.Background InvestigationAll applicants must provide complete details of any conviction record. These records will be confirmed through:National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS)FingerprintsCriminal records checks, andOther appropriate background checks to verify employmentDON'TWASTEYOUR TIME BY FILLING OUT AN APPLICATION IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY1. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ONLY HAVE SECURITY GUARD EXPERIENCE, ARMED OR UNARMED OR HAVE BAD CREDIT.DONOT APPLY IF YOU ONLY HAVE TSA OR MILITARY EXPERIENCEALL EX-MILITARY MUST HAVE INMATE CUSTODY EXPERIENCE OR MILITARY POLICEDO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE WORKING FOR THE FEDERAL GOVT BUT DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE HANDLING PRISONERS.PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENTIRE APPLICATION; THERE ARE NO OPTIONAL AREAS OR PAGESTYPE 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