Detention Officer

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Professional Services in El Paso, TX is seeking a Detention Officer to uphold security standards in line with PBNDS/ACA and ICE policies.

The role requires the ability to respond to emergencies, conduct searches, and deter contraband while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting. This position emphasizes physical fitness, reliability, and the capacity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or GED
• U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)
• Must be able to obtain and keep a state security license (Noncommission/Commission)
• 4 years detention/security experience or military service
• Pass Government Clearance (T1/T2)
• Pass Drug screening
• Obtain ACA correctional officer certification within 1 year
• Meet minimum physical requirement for the position
• Valid Texas state security license 2 or 3

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per PBNDS/ACA and ICE policy standards.
• Follow company policies and directives.
• Respond to emergencies (fires, disturbances, riots).
• Prevent and detect contraband.
• Prevent and detect escape attempts.

Skills

English literacy

Report writing

Emergency response

Understand & apply orders

Computer literacy

Education

HS Graduate or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

At this time, we are only accepting applications from current Asset employees transitioning to PPS.

About Paragon Professional Services

Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

About this position: Detention Officer – El Paso, TX

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. Other duties may be assigned. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• 21 years of age when applying for position or older
• U.S. Citizen or LPR
• Not Currently Employed by federal agency or active-duty military
• HS Graduate or GED
• Ability to obtain and keep a state security license (Noncommission/Commission)
• 4 Years detention/Security Experience/Military (prison, detention center, etc.)
• Pass Government Clearance (T1/T2)
• Pass Drug screening.
• Obtain ACA correctional officer certification within 1 year of employment.
• Meet the minimum physical requirement qualifications for the position.
• Valid state security license Texas Commission 2 or 3

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• 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 and maintain physical/health requirements for duties.
• Ability to use Computer Programs, such as Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from Accredited University
• 4 years’ experience in detention center or prison setting.
• Ability to speak, write and comprehend a second language (Spanish or any language)

Necessary 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 role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.