Assistant Facility Director

Culmen International LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Culmen International seeks an Assistant Facility Director in El Paso, TX to manage operations at a secure ICE detention facility. This role entails overseeing detainee care, enforcing compliance with ICE standards, and providing leadership to a diverse team. Candidates require a relevant degree or extensive management experience in corrections, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401k with 4% match

Life insurance and disability paid

Training and Continuing Education opportunities

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of secure detention facility operations, safety, custody, and support services.
• Familiarity with ICE detention standards and ACA accreditation.
• Must pass background investigations per DHS/ICE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a secure ICE detention facility housing up to 5,000 detainees.
• Assist in implementing and enforcing facility policies and compliance.
• Oversee security, safety, detainee care, and administrative functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Accredited bachelor's degree in criminal justice or public administration

Minimum of three years in detention or corrections management

Job description

About the Role

Culmen International is looking for an Assistant Facility Director to work on-site in El Paso, TX supporting a DHS ICE program.

TDY or Relocation will be required to this facility for the position.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is charged with enforcing immigration laws and overseeing the detention and removal of individuals subject to deportation. Within ICE, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) is tasked with managing non-citizens in custody, particularly those awaiting immigration proceedings or removal. Detention is a vital mechanism in this process, but ICE also recognizes its obligation to uphold the rights, welfare, and dignity of those detained. To support this mission, ICE is establishing a contractor-operated facility at Fort Bliss, Texas, intended to provide safe, humane, and temporary housing for single adult detainees in a structured and regulated environment.

The Fort Bliss facility will initially support 1,000 detainees, with the ability to scale to 5,000 as operational needs evolve. The contractor will be responsible not only for infrastructure and operations but also for delivering essential services that directly support the physical and mental well-being of detainees. This includes comprehensive medical and mental health care, safe and secure housing, regular access to food and hygiene, transportation to required appointments, and opportunities for legal visitation and recreation. Support must comply with the National Detention Standards (NDS 2019) and other regulatory requirements to ensure all individuals in ICE custody are treated with care, respect, and under federal and humanitarian standards.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Support the overall management and daily operations of a secure ICE detention facility housing up to 5,000 detainees.

• Assist in implementing and enforcing facility policies, procedures, and compliance with National Detention Standards (NDS 2019) and ACA accreditation requirements.

• Oversee security, safety, detainee care, transportation, and administrative functions to ensure humane and lawful treatment of detainees.
• Manage supervisory staff across detention operations, ensuring consistent adherence to performance standards and protocols.
• Coordinate with ICE ERO personnel, government stakeholders, and internal leadership to support mission objectives and maintain transparent communication.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness and incident response planning, including implementation of contingency protocols.
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, and quality assurance reviews to maintain operational excellence and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field – OR – minimum of three (3) years of relevant industry experience in detention or corrections management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of secure detention facility operations, including safety, custody, care, and support services.
• Familiarity with ICE detention standards, DHS PREA, and ACA accreditation requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with experience supervising diverse teams in high-compliance environments.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency and the ability to pass background investigations per DHS/ICE guidelines.
• Must meet all American Correctional Association (ACA) qualifications for this role.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security,strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.