The Armed Transportation/Detention Officer is responsible for providing secure and safe transportation of detainees to and from authorized locations in El Paso, TX and surrounding areas as required. The position involves performing duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort and transport of detainees as required by the contract. The officer must exercise surveillance and control over detainees and maintain order and discipline during transports.

  • Performs duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort and transport of detainees as required by the contract.
  • Exercises surveillance and control over detainees and maintains order and discipline during transports.
  • Make official entries in the transportation and processing logbooks that are legible and complete.
  • Conduct a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer.
  • Perform complete vehicle inspections prior to and following every transportation route.
  • Operates in full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Inventory all equipment and notate the results in the logbook.
  • Receive all authorized equipment and ensure that it is in proper working condition.
  • Required to duty carry one of the authorized intermediate weapons.
  • Ensure that communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery.
  • Inspect, maintain, and care for authorized equipment including but not limited to: one approved semi-automatic pistol with appropriate duty belt and magazines; all magazines loaded to full capacity; handcuffs/leg irons and keys, waist chains, black boxes, and restraint keys; ballistic vests which must be worn at all times while performing armed officer duties.
  • Attends to housing, feeding, and the physical well-being of detainees, 24 hours a day.
  • 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.
  • Guards detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings, during transport, while receiving medical care and when and other duties as assigned.
  • Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
  • Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Officer Handbook and other Company Safety Policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
  • Concisely and accurately prepare and write narratives of incidents and other written reports.
  • Pass and maintain required medical and physical testing requirements and standards.
  • Exercises judgment and uses discretion in dealing with first response to any and all situations.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in methods and techniques of securing and controlling detainees by following required training, policy and procedure.
  • Maintain physical fitness standards and proficiency with firearms issued and other special equipment.
  • Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with sensitive information.
  • Possess a high degree of integrity and accountability.
  • Knowledge of ICE PBNDS is a plus.
  • Ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective.
  • Bilingual
  • Hourly Rate: $30.00 plus $5.09 H&W
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