Detention Officer
Homestead, Florida, United States
-Stand post at the entry/exit gates to verify all persons' identification and conduct inquiries and surveillance of items, packages, and people. -Operate walk through metal detectors (WTMD) to search visitors for prohibited items. -Operate hand/wand metal detectors on persons who trigger the WTMD. -Using handheld scanning equipment, scanning badges of all personnel (including UAC) entering or exiting defined controlled locations; verify scanned image with face to photo verification.-Monitor security and fire alarms and closed-circuit television to detect security risks or threats. -Conduct vehicle inspection, which may include inspecting under seats, in the trunk, and under the vehicle. -Inspect facilities and perimeters for hazards, mechanical problems, and unsafe conditions and report problems to appropriate authorities. -Close and secure open windows, doors, gates, or other access points. -Observe unique characteristics of an individual for identification purposes; observe a person's body language to assess attitude and intention; -Close off/restrict areas to traffic, establish perimeters, and set up barricades to secure incident scenes or facilities. -Locate and review documents and information (e.g., logs, lists); read memos and other written material to obtain and maintain knowledge; review maps, floor plans, diagrams, or other information to become familiar with facility and property boundaries. -Subdue violent persons with or without assistance; break up fights. -Evacuate individuals from dangerous and/or life threatening situations; -Pursue fleeing individuals on foot.