Full Time Hospital Detail Officer (Bartow, FL) - Full-time

Specific Duties and Essential Functions

• Supervise and control detainee behavior during the operation of the detention center; or restrain by force if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints
• Perform searches of people, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, indoor and outdoor areas which may involve feeling or detecting objects, walking, kneeling, bending or stopping for long periods of time
• Transport or escort detainees (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance to policy and procedure
• Administer basic emergency first aid when necessary
• Communicate effectively and coherently with hospital staff or detainees with approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable or base radios; demonstrate effective communicative skills with detainees, public and hospital staff
• Maintain weapon, equipment and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed for by G4S policy

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license
• Current possession of, or the ability to obtain, Florida Class D/Security Officer and Class G/Armed Officer Licenses
• Must have an active State of Florida Certification in Law Enforcement or Corrections

Type and Length of Specific Experience Required

• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a Law Enforcement, Corrections or Military Police Officer

Skills Required

• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail

Other

• Must be at least 18 years old or the minimum age required by the State, if higher
• Must be a U.S. citizen or foreign citizen legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must not use illegal drugs. Must be able to pass a drug test with negative results (except when undergoing documented medical treatment).
• Must submit to an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle and credit checks if applicable
• Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military
• Upon acceptance of a job offer, must be able to pass the following:
• MMPI - Psychological testing, if armed or otherwise required
• Physical exam, if armed or required by client contract

Physical Requirements and Environment

Environment: Indoor and outdoor, temperature ranges from moderate to extreme cold and heat

Major activity: Walking, standing, speaking, listening, observing

Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Standing, walking, and sitting. Minimal to no stooping or kneeling.