Detention Security Officer

Job overview

The Detention Security Officer role is onsite in Bowling Green, VA, with starting pay of $23.75 per hour. Caroline Detention Facility provides secure detention services for adult detainees on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The officer helps maintain the facility’s safety, security, and orderly operation while interacting professionally and respectfully with detainees, staff, and visitors. The work supports a secure environment during the administrative immigration process.

What you'll do

• Maintain safety, security, and orderly facility operations
• interact respectfully with detainees, staff, and visitors
• complete required federal background, drug, employment verification, tuberculosis, medical, and physical agility screenings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

detention security officer

detention facility

facility security

bowling green va

caroline detention facility

$23.75/hr

full-time

paid training

virginia retirement system

medical insurance

free uniforms

free meals on duty

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Virginia Retirement System participation
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid life insurance
• paid time off
• free uniforms and meals while on duty
• paid training
• career growth opportunities.

Why this role

Requires applicants to be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold a valid Virginia driver’s license. Corrections, law enforcement, security, military, public safety, and bilingual experience are preferred.

About the employer

Caroline Detention Facility is hiring for this role. Industry: Correctional Institutions. Sector: 92.