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Whalls Group

$30/ hr Detention Officer

Hagerstown, MD

$37K - $51K/yr

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Employer: Nonprofit Partner of Whalls Group Location ... Hagerstown, MD Employment Type: Full Time Pay: $30/hour + bonus eligible Position Summary The ...

Thoronka Law Offices

Immigration Attorney

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

... Virginia, on a full-time basis. Qualifications: * A minimum of one year of experience in ... Willingness to travel to detention centers housing immigration detainees to meet with clients if ...

Mission Action

Immigration Attorney

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K/yr

Deportation Defense and Legal Advocacy Program Compensation: $80,000. Full time equivalent ... We use creative legal and advocacy strategies to challenge prolonged detention, constitutional ...

Pae

Public Affairs Officer

El Paso, TX

Familiarity with federal contracting, detention operations, or immigration enforcement ... This is a full-time position in a dynamic, 24/7 operational environment subject to evolving ...

Rutgers University

Detention Fellow

Newark, NJ · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

The Rutgers Immigrant Rights Clinic (IRC) seeks to hire a full-time Detention Fellow to work on a ... immigration courts, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the federal courts. The Detention ...

Brooklyn Community Bail Fund

... the immigration detention and deportation regimes. From 2015 through 2019, BCBF operated a ... This is a new full-time position reporting to the Executive Director. As a member of the leadership ...

Amentum

Public Affairs Officer

El Paso, TX · On-site

... homeland security, or immigration/detention operations. • Superior written and verbal ... This is a full-time position in a dynamic, 24/7 operational environment subject to evolving ...

The GEO Group

Case Manager Immigration

Hanover, MD · On-site

$23.50/hr

Benefits Information Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for ... detention, corrections or working with multi-cultural clients preferred. * Bilingual English ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time immigration detention in the United States is $50,155.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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$30/ hr Detention Officer

$30/ hr Detention Officer

Whalls Group

Hagerstown, MD

$37K - $51K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Build Something That Matters. Start a Real Career.

Whalls Group is working with a nonprofit client that is building a safer, more professional correctional system—the first of its kind. Their team is at the center of that mission. They invest in their people with strong training, clear expectations, and real opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the chance to make a real impact, this is where you build your career.

Detention Officer – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Employer: Nonprofit Partner of Whalls Group
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay: $30/hour + bonus eligible

Position Summary

The Detention Officer helps keep a secure immigration detention facility safe and running smoothly under ICE standards.

You will supervise detained individuals, enforce rules, and complete security checks. Your work helps protect staff, detainees, and visitors while supporting a professional and respectful environment.

Key Responsibilities

Security and Supervision

  • Maintain custody and supervision of detained individuals in assigned areas

  • Conduct regular rounds, security checks, and counts

  • Monitor movement and activities to prevent issues

  • Enforce rules fairly and consistently

  • Watch housing units, common areas, and recreation areas

Incident Response and Safety

  • Respond to emergencies and disturbances using training and procedure

  • Use communication and de-escalation to manage situations

  • Report safety concerns or unusual activity right away

  • Help maintain a safe environment for everyone

Security Procedures

  • Search housing areas and property to prevent contraband

  • Maintain constant awareness of detainee populations

  • Monitor entrances and follow all security protocols

Documentation and Reporting

  • Keep clear and accurate logs of daily activity

  • Document incidents and rule violations

  • Share important information with supervisors and staff

Professional Conduct

  • Treat all individuals with professionalism and respect

  • Use good judgment and stay accountable in all decisions

  • Support a culture focused on safety, professionalism, and ethics

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Ability to pass a background investigation and security clearances

  • Ability to complete required detention officer training

  • Strong communication and conflict management skills

  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

  • 21 years of age

Preferred Experience

  • Corrections, detention, law enforcement, military, or security experience

  • Military or law enforcement training may substitute for correctional experience

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods

  • Ability to respond to emergencies in a correctional environment

Why This Role Matters

This team is building correctional facilities that are safer, more professional, and more accountable.

Employees are treated like professionals and supported with training, growth opportunities, and clear expectations. The culture values respect, teamwork, and high standards.

The mission is simple: safer facilities, stronger staff, and better outcomes for individuals and communities.

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are not allowed in any part of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law.

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