Detention Officer

Location

El Paso, TX | United States

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is for federally contracted detention officer position that falls under the scope of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The position is located in El Paso, Texas, at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service Processing Center. The detention officer position is a multi-encompassing and dynamic job that requires physical, mental and cognitive abilities associated with a detention facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Perform all duties as directed in accordance with PBNDS/ACA and ICE facility policy standards.

Follow and abide by company polices and directives

Respond to emergency situations, such as fires, facility disturbances, riots, etc.

Prevent and detect contraband

Prevent and detect escape attempts.

Observe, prevent, and report all instances of disorder or non-compliance as directed by ICE and GPS policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

U.S. Citizen or LPR

Not Currently Employed by federal agency or active duty military

Minimum 60 college credits required

21 years of age or older

Ability to obtain state security license (Non commission/Commission)

1 Years detention/Security Experience (prison, detention center, etc)

Pass Government Background Checks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physically capable of responding to emergencies, such as running with a fire extinguisher.

Capable of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations.

English literacy and ability to write reports in English

Meet physical/health requirements for duties.

Ability to use Computer Programs, such as Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree from Accredited University

Ability to speak, write and comprehend a second language (Spanish or any language)

Valid state security license (Non commission level 2/Commission level 3)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential job functions will require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing, and complex movements for prolonged periods of time.

Applicants must be able to perform through pat-down searches and be able to physically search physical structures for contraband.

Applicants must be able to respond to emergency situations, such as fires and run for prolonged distances with a fire extinguisher. Applicants must also be able to respond to physical disturbances that are violent in nature. Applicant must be able to assist in quelling physical altercations, as well as defending themselves from physical assault.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job is performed in a multitude of settings. There are various positions that could tentatively be performed on any given 8 – 12 hour day. These include the following:

Exposure to extreme climate temperatures and conditions

Exposure to sun and climate conditions, to include standing up and/or walking for more than 8 hours.

Sitting at desk and periodically walking to conduct security checks

Utilizing computers in offices or buildings

Confined to office space for more than 8 hours

PAY SCALE:

$27.15 hourly

$4.51 Health and Welfare

Shift Differential Pay

$115 Annual Boot Alowance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No employee supervisory responsibilities.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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