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E-3 Visa Detention Officer Jobs

Detention Officer roles in the U.S. can qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and meets the specialty occupation standard. The E-3 is exclusive to Australian nationals, has no lottery, and renews in two-year increments as long as you hold a qualifying offer.

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Overview

Open Jobs50+
Top Visa TypeE-3
Work Type46% On-site
Median Salary$151K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsYelp

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Wipro
Network Detection
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Network Detection
Wipro
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
$60,000/yr - $135,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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MUFG
Threat Detection & Response, AVP
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Threat Detection & Response, AVP
MUFG
Jersey City, New Jersey
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$112,000/yr - $153,000/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Scale AI
Security Engineer, Detection & Response
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Scale AI
Added 1w ago
Security Engineer, Detection & Response
Scale AI
Seattle, Washington
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Cybersecurity Operations
$297,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
None

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Benchling
Detection and Response Engineer
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Added 1w ago
Detection and Response Engineer
Benchling
San Francisco, California
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$136,000/yr - $166,000/yr
Hybrid
1+ yr exp.
None

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WRITER
Security Engineer, Detection and Response
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Security Engineer, Detection and Response
WRITER
San Francisco, California
Cybersecurity
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Security Engineering
Automation QA
$200,000/yr - $240,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
None

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Tips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Detention Officer

Verify your degree meets specialty occupation

Detention Officer roles don't automatically qualify as specialty occupations. Check that your employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, or a closely related field, not just that it's preferred.

Request an LCA before accepting any offer

Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can apply for the E-3. Confirm the employer will do this upfront, some correctional agencies aren't familiar with the process and need time to engage HR or legal.

Target federal and large county detention facilities

Federal agencies and large county-run detention centers have HR infrastructure to handle E-3 sponsorship. Smaller private facilities may lack experience with employment-based visa filings, making the process slower and less predictable for you.

Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to find Detention Officer positions from employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service also handles the LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate prep once you've secured an offer.

Prepare credential equivalency documentation early

Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but have a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator ready. Correctional employers often require this before submitting your LCA to the DOL.

Disclose prior police checks at the offer stage

Detention Officer roles require background investigations, and employers will request an Australian Federal Police check or state equivalents. Surface any prior findings early, delays discovered during the investigation phase can stall your LCA filing timeline.

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Detention Officer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Detention Officer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Detention Officer roles from employers with E-3 filing history. Because not every correctional facility advertises visa sponsorship in job postings, searching through a platform that filters by sponsorship readiness saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for E-3-eligible roles by job title and location.

How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?

Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.

Does a Detention Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?

It depends on how the role is defined. For E-3 eligibility, the position must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like criminal justice or behavioral science. Roles framed as requiring only a high school diploma or general experience won't qualify. Ask the employer to frame the job description around the degree requirement before filing the LCA with the DOL.

How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Detention Officer positions?

The E-3 is only available to Australian nationals but has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any point in the year. The H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate, making it far less predictable. For Australians, the E-3 is the more reliable path to U.S. employment in this field.

Can I switch detention facilities while on an E-3 visa?

Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S., or a change of status if you're already stateside. There's no portability provision like some other visa categories, so plan the transition carefully to avoid a gap in authorized work status.

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