Confinement Facility Security Operations Lead

Amentum; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is a global leader in engineering and technology solutions, seeking a Security Operations Supervisor to oversee a confinement center’s daily operations, ensuring safety and security while meeting regulations and contractual obligations.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, with responsibilities spanning intake, housing, logistics, and staff management.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a confinement setting.
• Must possess or obtain PREA Investigator Training within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to lead staff and prepare reports.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must obtain facility credentials; US Citizenship required for credentials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility security and safety: Regularly inspect the premises for safety and sanitation standards; ensure staff and residents follow policies.
• Oversee resident management: monitor intake/release, staffing levels, and resident transportation; resolve requests or grievances.
• Respond to emergencies during incidents (disturbances, fires, medical situations).
• Ensure compliance: conduct quality assurance inspections to enforce regulations and contractual obligations.
• Handle administrative tasks: prepare incident reports, review officer reports, and maintain records.
• Provide leadership: serve as point of contact for the Administrator during absence and manage contract compliance.
• Facilitate training and development programs for staff.
• Review and address resident complaints and grievances.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in engineering and technology solutions, seeking a Security Operations Supervisor to oversee a confinement center’s daily operations, ensuring safety and security while meeting regulations and contractual obligations.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, with responsibilities spanning intake, housing, logistics, and staff management.