Detention Officer - Brownsville, TX

VetJobs•Brownsville, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AIP is seeking a Detention Officer at the Port Isabel Detention Center in Brownsville, Texas. The officer works at unarmed posts inside the detention facility and is directly responsible for supervising detainees and maintaining their safety and security within the secure perimeter. The role requires ethical conduct, fairness, integrity, and adherence to facility policies and detention standards.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Meet all health requirements and pass a medical examination as a condition of employment.
Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check; the posting specifies no criminal record or poor credit history.
Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.
Pass pre-employment and random drug tests.
Possess a valid state driver's license.
Be able to obtain and maintain a state security guard license.
Greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public.
Read, write, and speak fluent English.
Demonstrate observation skills, memory of events, and the ability to recall events for written reports.
Follow, interpret, and understand written and verbal orders, policies, regulations, rules, and training materials; compose written and oral reports.
Exercise good judgment, courage, alertness, and an even temperament.
Maintain poise and self-control in emergencies and stressful situations, including disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations.
Maintain a professional appearance and calm demeanor and use discretion with confidential information.
Demonstrate integrity and accountability and adhere to American Correctional Association and DHS ICE Performance Based National Detention Standards.
Work with a diverse population and demonstrate a cross-cultural perspective.
Maintain current physical residency in the continental United States.
Pass a pre-employment physical, maintain physical fitness standards, and perform the stated physical duties, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, responding quickly to emergencies, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and 70 pounds occasionally, assisting a wheelchair-bound individual weighing up to 300 pounds, and periodically crawling, kneeling, reaching, and climbing.
Be capable of performing CPR and rendering assistance when needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct security and sanitation checks before relieving the outgoing officer and throughout the shift.
Inventory equipment and record results in the logbook.
Receive authorized equipment and ensure it is in proper working condition.
Ensure the communication radio works properly and has a fully charged battery.
Perform duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, and escort of detainees as required by the contract.
Exercise surveillance and control over detainees and maintain order and discipline.
Attend to detainees' housing, feeding, and physical well-being.
Make accurate, legible, and complete entries in assigned post logbooks.
Enforce detention facility rules and regulations.
Provide care, custody, and control of detainees.
Remove detainees from holding areas using proper restraints and security measures.
Supervise detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings, during transport, while receiving medical care, and during other assigned duties.
Arrive on time for assigned shifts wearing the full issued uniform and complying with the dress code.
Follow company safety policies and practices, including safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring responsibilities.
Complete assigned training, including defensive tactics and courses requiring minimum physical stamina.
Perform duties in accordance with organization policies and procedures.