Security Operations QA

Amentum company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Amentum, a global leader in engineering and technology, seeks a Security Operations QA to coordinate compliance inspections and audits of Detention Facility operations. The role ensures QA support to meet contractual requirements and maintain robust quality systems.

Qualified candidates should have 4+ years in detention or related QC fields, PREA certification within 6 months, and strong knowledge of inspection standards and QA processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years in detention operations, law enforcement, immigration enforcement, or quality control.
• Must obtain and maintain PREA Compliance certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and processes.
• Familiarity with National Detention Standard 2025 and Detention Facility Security Operations.
• Ability to align QA/QC activities with contract performance.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels to implement the QC Plan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and audits of contractual services for conformance to statements and standards.
• Manage QC activities at the assigned location.
• Serve as quality point of contact for inspectors, site managers, and operations managers.
• Keep QC procedures current and recommend updates as needed.
• Support inspection system implementation and maintenance.
• Respond to customer concerns and track corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain updated software and procedures.
• Support quality training preparation and presentations.
• Assist with quality analyses and data presentations for management and customers.
• Assist managers with corrective action reporting and non-conformity management.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Skills

QA experience

PREA Compliance

Inspection methods

Understanding of standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Security Operations Quality Assurance (QA) - coordinates and conducts compliance inspections and quality audits of Detention Facility operations and performs Quality Assurance support activities in area of responsibility to ensure performance meets contractual requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct inspections and audits of contractual services for conformance to Performance Work Statement and National Detention Standards.
• Responsible for all aspects of QC activities at assigned location.
• Act as quality point of contact for customer inspectors, site management, and operations managers.
• Maintain currency of QC procedures and recommend revision of internal specifications when needed.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of inspection system components and methods.
• Provide response to customer concerns and findings; track corrective actions taken in response to internal and customer audit findings.
• Implement and maintain software and procedures consistent as updates and changes occur.
• Provide support for quality training preparation and presentation.
• Provide support for quality analysis and data presentations made to management and customers.
• Assist site managers, facility managers, supervisors, and functional leads with internal and customer corrective action reporting.
• Manage non-conformities identified during QA/QC inspections and audits.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum four (4) years of work experience in detention operations, law enforcement, immigration enforcement, and/or quality control.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain certification in PREA Compliance within 6 months of selected candidate's date of hire and throughout employment in this role.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and processes.
• Knowledge of the National Detention Standard 2025 and Detention Facility Security Operations.
• Ability to understand relationship between QA/QC activities and contract performance.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels to effectively and efficiently implement the Program QC Plan.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline preferred; two (2) years of experience in related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/hers Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Compensation Details:

88,004.80

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/23/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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