Deputy Project Manager

Bering Straits Native Corporation•El Paso, TX

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Paragon Professional Services (PPS) is seeking a highly motived and qualified applicant to fill the role as a Deputy/Assistant Project Manager. The Deputy Project Manager is responsible for providing direct supervision and oversight for a DHS ICE detention and security contract in El Paso, Texas. Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate discipline. Degree requirement be met by completion of career development program that includes work related experience, training, or college credits at the level of achievement equivalent to the bachelor's degree.
5 Years of related industry experience within a detention or correctional operations.
5 Years of general experience in Human Resources Related topics.
A minimum of 3 years of experience and knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements for managing detention and correctional operations.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
ACA Membership: Must possess a Certified Corrections Manager (CCM) certificate
Must have at least 1 year of experience in Department of Transportation regulation and Compliance involving detention buses and/or vehicles.
Must be able to obtain PREA certification within 6 months of employment.
Must be proficient in utilization of a firearm and meet ICE firearm qualification standards.
Organizational skills commensurate with position.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Computer skills including proficiency in various Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, Power-Point.
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity.

Responsibilities

Conducting liaison with ICE Staff as necessary to promote operational efficiency.
Provide oversight for the PREA Coordinator
Reviewing disciplinary recommendations from Shift Captains and recommending discipline to the PM. Respond to Grievances at Step 2. Tracking discipline issued via database.
Counseling employees on performance deficiencies as necessary
Reporting Operational, Administrative, and Logistics issues to PM.
Publishing Memos to staff concerning safety awareness, hazard abatement and performance issues.
Notifying Project Manager of all disciplinary matters, which may affect clearance eligibility.
Manage the random urinalysis program.
Act as a member of the selection panel for management positions, LT promotions and Officer of the Month/Quarter.
Assisting the Project Manager in managing and coordinating Detention Operations for federal detention facility in accordance with PBNDS 2011 and ACA Standards.
Assisting the Project Manager in overseeing the administration and supervision of federal detainees, ensuring that contract staff observes all rights and privileges afforded to detainees.
Preparing various reports; forwarding report to COR; presenting invoices to COR.
Conducting daily verification of the Record of Presence and computation of productive manpower hours ensuring appropriate signatures, correct math computations, ensuring no transposition errors, and any corrections are executed on the form.
Reviewing daily and weekly payroll input to Corporate, ensuring sick leave, vacation time is reported.
Conducting investigations as directed by the Project Manager.
Reporting all Workers Compensation injuries to Corporate Office.
Monitors the Safety & Environmental Health Manager for program effectiveness.