Security Operations QA: Detention Compliance & Audits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Security Operations Quality Assurance professional to coordinate inspections and QA support for Detention Facility operations to ensure contractual performance. This role focuses on QC processes, customer liaison, and maintaining compliance with standards and internal procedures.

The position requires several years in detention or QA/QC roles, PREA certification within 6 months, and the ability to work across management levels.

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.

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.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Detention ops

PREA certified

Inspection methods

Customer coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Security Operations Quality Assurance professional to coordinate inspections and QA support for Detention Facility operations to ensure contractual performance. This role focuses on QC processes, customer liaison, and maintaining compliance with standards and internal procedures.

The position requires several years in detention or QA/QC roles, PREA certification within 6 months, and the ability to work across management levels.