Detention Officer El Paso, TX

Detention Officer job at Assett Protection and Security. El Paso, TX.

This position is a federally contracted detention officer position under Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It is located at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service Processing Center in El Paso, Texas. The role requires physical, mental, and cognitive abilities associated with operating a detention facility.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are a descriptive list and do not 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 policies 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following qualifications and be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• U.S. Citizen or LPR
• Not currently employed by a federal agency or active duty military
• HS Graduate or GED
• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to obtain a state security license (non-commission/commission)
• 1 year detention/Security experience (prison, detention center, etc.)
• Pass government background checks

• Bachelor’s degree from an 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
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• 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.

The physical demands of this role are representative of the activities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions.

• Maintain physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing, and complex movements for prolonged periods.
• Perform pat‑down searches and physically search structures for contraband.
• Respond to emergency situations such as fires, running for prolonged distances with a fire extinguisher.
• Respond to physical disturbances that are violent in nature and assist in quelling altercations, defending against assault.

• Exposure to extreme climate temperatures and conditions.
• Exposure to sun and other climate conditions, including standing up and/or walking for more than 8 hours.
• Sitting at a desk and periodically walking to conduct security checks.
• Utilizing computers in offices or buildings.
• Confined to office space for more than 8 hours.

$27.15 hourly, $4.51 Health and Welfare, Shift Differential Pay, and $115 Annual Boot Allowance.

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.