Detention Officer at Assett Protection and Security El Paso, TX

Assett Protection and Security; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,856 - 43,947; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare allowance

Shift Differential Pay

Annual Boot Allowance of $115

Job summary

Assett Protection and Security is seeking a Detention Officer in El Paso, Texas. This federally contracted position involves operating a detention facility and requires strong physical and mental capabilities. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or LPRs, at least 21 years old, and possess a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include emergency response, contraband detection, and ensuring compliance with facility policies. Offers $27.15/hour plus benefits such as health and welfare allowance. Join us to make a difference and support law enforcement.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or LPR.
• Not employed by a federal agency or active duty military.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to obtain a state security license.
• 1 year of detention/security experience.
• Pass government background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as directed by ICE and company policy.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Prevent and detect contraband and escape attempts.
• Observe and report instances of disorder.

Skills

Emergency response

Communication

Report writing

Physical fitness

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Education

HS Graduate or GED

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

Summary

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 3)

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 physical/health requirements for duties.
• Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word.

Physical Requirements

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.

Work Environment

• 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.

Pay Scale

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

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.