Detention Officer

Bering Straits Native Corp•El Paso, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Detention Officer in El Paso, TX. The essential duties and responsibilities are to perform all duties as directed in accordance with PBNDS/ACA and ICE facility policy standards, follow and abide by company policies and directives, respond to emergency situations, prevent and detect contraband, and prevent and detect escape attempts. The company, Paragon Professional Services, offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services, as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Requirements

21 years of age when applying for position or older
U.S. Citizen or LPR
Not Currently Employed by federal agency or active-duty military
HS Graduate or GED
Ability to obtain and keep a state security license (Noncommission/Commission)
4 Years detention/Security Experience/Military (prison, detention center, etc.)
Pass Government Clearance (T1/T2)
Pass Drug screening.
Obtain ACA correctional officer certification within 1 year of employment.
Meet the minimum physical requirement qualifications for the position.
Valid state security license Texas Commission 2 or 3

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from Accredited University
4 years’ experience in detention center or prison setting.
Ability to speak, write and comprehend a second language (Spanish or any language)

Responsibilities

Perform all duties as directed in accordance with PBNDS/ACA and ICE facility policy standards.
Follow and abide by company polices and directives.
Respond to emergency situations, such as fires, facility disturbances, riots, etc.
Prevent and detect contraband.
Prevent and detect escape attempts.