Unarmed Detention Officer - El Paso, TX

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description
AGS is looking for Unarmed Detention Officers to work in El Paso Texas. To join our team of outstanding professionals apply today!



This position is contingent upon contract award.




Responsibilities

Conducts security and sanitation checks of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer and throughout the shift.
Inventories all equipment and notates the results in the logbook.
Receives all authorized equipment and ensures that it is in proper working condition.
Ensures that communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
Performs duties related to the detention processing safeguarding security and escort of detainees as required in the contract.
Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline.
Attends to housing feeding and the physical well-being of detainees 24 hours a day.
Makes official entries in the assigned post logbooks that are accurate legible and complete.
Enforces rules and regulations of the detention facility.
Provides care custody and control of detainees.
Removes detainees from holding areas using proper restraints and security measures.
Supervises detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings during transport while receiving medical care and during other duties as assigned.
Arrives on time for assigned shifts wearing full issued uniform and in compliance with dress code.
Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention reporting and monitoring as outlined in company safety policies.
Successfully completes all assigned training including defensive tactics and course requiring a minimum physical stamina.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
Conducts security and sanitation checks of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer and throughout the shift.
Inventories all equipment and notates the results in the logbook.
Receives all authorized equipment and ensures that it is in proper working condition.
Ensures that communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
Performs duties related to the detention processing safeguarding security and escort of detainees as required in the contract.
Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline.
Attends to housing feeding and the physical well-being of detainees 24 hours a day.
Makes official entries in the assigned post logbooks that are accurate legible and complete.
Enforces rules and regulations of the detention facility.
Provides care custody and control of detainees.
Removes detainees from holding areas using proper restraints and security measures.
Supervises detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings during transport while receiving medical care and during other duties as assigned.
Arrives on time for assigned shifts wearing full issued uniform and in compliance with dress code.
Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention reporting and monitoring as outlined in company safety policies.
Successfully completes all assigned training including defensive tactics and course requiring a minimum physical stamina.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.


Qualifications

Must be able to meet all health requirements.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum 1 year experience in security law enforcement or military preferred.
Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record or poor credit history).
Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.
Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.
At least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid state drivers license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a state security guard license.
Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public.
Read write speak fluent English.
Proficient at observation memory of events and ability to recall events to document in written reports.
Capable of following interpreting and understanding written and verbal orders policies and regulations printed rules and regulations detailed written orders training instructions and materials and can compose written and oral reports.
Ability to exercise good judgment: courage alertness an even temperament and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.
Ability to maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies and unexpected situations that may involve mental and physical stress such as disturbances altercations fires and building evacuations.
Maintain a professional personal appearance calm demeanor and discretion with confidential information.
Possess a high degree of integrity accountability and adhere to the American Correctional Association and DHS ICE Performance Based National Detention Standards.
Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people including people of different cultures with different values and lifestyles with a cross-cultural perspective.
Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.
Physical Demands:



Ability to walk through all areas of the facility for tours of duty in varied (sometimes extreme) weather conditions.
Ability to stand sit walk and bend for extended periods of time.
Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations including jogging and fast walking to incidents.
Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to push a wheelchair bound individual weighing up to 300 pounds and helping individual in and out of chair.
Must be able to bend stoop crawl kneel reach and climb stairs ladders and slopes periodically.
Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement related position throughout your employment under this contract.
Must be capable of performing CPR and rendering assistance when needed.
Texas Security License Number: B20019.
Pay and Benefits:

Hourly Rate: $28.00 plus H&W
Sign On Bonus - $2000 for those that have DHS Clearance