Army · 31E

Corrections and Detention Specialist: civilian jobs and transferable skills

Army 31E Corrections and Detention Specialist experience builds transferable skills in security operations, law enforcement, behavioral health, firearms, and team leadership. CivLaunch currently matches 4 open civilian jobs to this MOS, including Armed Security Supervisor at Securitas USA, Armed Security Officer (Flex) at Securitas USA, and Correctional Officer at CoreCivic.

About the 31E MOS

Runs detention and corrections operations for U.S. military prisoners and detainees and supports host-nation corrections. Controls, supervises, and counsels prisoners, runs confinement and treatment programs, provides facility security, and escorts prisoners. Senior specialists lead correctional teams and manage facility operations.

Transferable skills

  • Security Operations
  • Law Enforcement
  • Behavioral Health
  • Firearms
  • Team Leadership

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4 jobs match 31E Corrections and Detention Specialist

Ranked by how many of your skills each job uses. Strong matches share the most.

  1. Armed Security Supervisor

    Securitas USA · Mount Vernon, NY

    Good Match
    • $40 an hour
    • Security

    Full-time armed security supervisor with Securitas at client sites around Mount Vernon, New York, paying $40 an hour. Leads armed officers on patrol, keeps order, enforces site rules for staff and visitors, and serves customers at the post. Requires prior law enforcement and security experience, a New York armed guard and firearms license, reliable transportation, and evening and weekend availability.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to security operations, law enforcement, and firearms.

    Shares 4 of your 5 skills:

    • Security Operations
    • Law Enforcement
    • Firearms
    • Team Leadership
    • Requires: Valid NYS armed guard license / firearms license
    View Job On ekaw.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com · Added Oct 4
  2. Armed Security Officer (Flex)

    Securitas USA · Las Vegas, NV

    Potential Match
    • $19 an hour
    • Security

    Full-time flex armed security officer for Securitas in Las Vegas, Nevada, covering posts at multiple client sites. Patrols and watches properties, enforces site rules for staff and visitors, helps customers and employees, and handles emergencies with calm judgment and escalation. Requires a Nevada armed or unarmed guard card and a high school diploma; homeowner association site experience is a plus.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to security operations, firearms, and team leadership.

    Shares 3 of your 5 skills:

    • Security Operations
    • Firearms
    • Team Leadership
    • Requires: Nevada armed/unarmed guard card; driver license preferred
    View Job On ekaw.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com · Added Oct 4
  3. Correctional Officer

    CoreCivic · Lecanto, FL

    Potential Match
    • $18.92 an hour
    • Security

    Correctional officer at the CoreCivic Citrus County Detention Facility in Lecanto, Florida. Keeps order and directly supervises inmates in housing units, meals, recreation and work details, and rotates through posts such as armory and key control, visitation and medical; force or weapons may be used. Military service counts as criminal justice experience, and training toward Florida FDLE certification is provided.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to security operations, law enforcement, and firearms.

    Shares 3 of your 5 skills:

    • Security Operations
    • Law Enforcement
    • Firearms
    • Requires: Florida FDLE corrections certification (training provided for non-certified hires); state security officer license where applicable; valid driver license
    View Job On jobs.corecivic.com · Added Oct 2
  4. Armed Security Officer

    Securitas USA · Wichita, KS

    Potential Match
    • $17.50 an hour
    • Security

    Full-time armed security officer with Securitas in Wichita, Kansas. Patrols client sites, monitors the premises, enforces site rules for staff and visitors, assists employees and customers, and responds to emergencies with proper escalation while serving as a visible deterrent. Paid training is provided; military, police or armed security experience is preferred, and a high school diploma is required.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to security operations, firearms, and team leadership.

    Shares 3 of your 5 skills:

    • Security Operations
    • Firearms
    • Team Leadership
    View Job On ekaw.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com · Added Oct 4