Part Time Armed Detention Officer

Overview

AIP is looking for Part Time Armed Detention Officers to work in Odessa, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Contingent upon contract award

Base pay range

$34.00/hr - $34.00/hr

AIP offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and retirement options.

• $3500 sign on bonus for selected qualified candidates with a current DHS ICE or CBP Clearance!
• Hourly Rate: $34.00
• You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and retirement options.

• Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required by the contract.
• Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline.
• Make official entries in the processing logbooks that are legible and complete.
• Conduct a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
• Inventory all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.
• Receive all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.
• Carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons and use them in accordance with policy.
• Ensure that your communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
• Inspect, maintain, and care for authorized equipment including but not limited to equipment such as firearms and related gear.
• Qualify with a company issued semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines.
• Complete all training, including defensive tactics and courses requiring a minimum physical stamina.
• Perform all duties in accordance with organization policies and procedures and safety practices.
• Guard and safeguard non-citizen detainees and the general public at government buildings in custodial or court settings.
• Qualify on a standard course of fire twice yearly and up to four times annually if required.
• Maintain fitness and comply with contract requirements throughout the contract lifespan.

• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record).
• Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.
• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid state drivers license or CDL.
• Possess a valid firearm license from the state of Texas.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an armed state security guard license.
• Preferred one year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections experience with abilities to interact professionally with the public and follow written and verbal orders.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, maintain poise during emergencies, and safeguard confidential information.
• Maintain current physical residency in the continental United States and meet physical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements.
• Texas Security License Number: B20019

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

• Speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Prepare and write incident narratives and reports concisely and accurately.
• Meet medical and physical testing requirements and standards.
• Exercise judgment and discretion in first response to situations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in securing and controlling detainees by following training, policy, and procedure.
• Maintain physical fitness standards and proficiency with firearms and other equipment.
• Maintain a professional appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information.
• Possess integrity and accountability and adhere to DHS ICE National Detention Standards.
• Ability to work with a diverse population with cross-cultural awareness.
• Texas Security License Number: B20019

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact us at  or .