Detention Officer

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Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees.  Specifications are
not
intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY
This position is for federally contracted detention officer position that falls under the scope of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The position is located in El Paso, Texas, at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service Processing Center. The detention officer position is a multi-encompassing and dynamic job that requires physical, mental and cognitive abilities associated with a detention facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.
Observe, prevent, and report all instances of disorder or non-compliance as directed by ICE and GPS policies and procedures.
Must be available to work any shift as needed. Position is Part-Time with rotating shifts on a weekly basis. 
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Required (Minimum) Qualifications
U.S. Citizen or LPR
Not Currently Employed by federal agency or active duty military
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
21 years of age
Valid state security license (Non commission/Commission)
1 Year detention/security Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physically capable of responding to emergencies, such as running with a fire extinguisher.
Capable of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations.
English literacy and ability to write reports in English
Meet physical/health requirements for duties.
Ability to use Computer Programs, such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree from Accredited University
Ability to speak, write and comprehend a second language (Spanish or any language)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential job functions will require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing, and complex movements for prolonged periods of time.
Applicants must be able to perform through pat-down searches and be able to physically search physical structures for contraband.
Applicants must be able to respond to emergency situations, such as fires and run for prolonged distances with a fire extinguisher. Applicants must also be able to respond to physical disturbances that are violent in nature. Applicant must be able to assist in quelling physical altercations, as well as defending themselves from physical assault.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
Job is performed in a multitude of settings. There are various positions that could tentatively be performed on any given 8 – 12 hour day. These include the following:
Exposure to extreme climate temperatures and conditions
Exposure to sun and climate conditions, to include standing up and/or walking for more than 8 hours.
Sitting at desk and periodically walking to conduct security checks
Utilizing computers in offices or buildings
Confined to office space for more than 8 hours
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No employee supervisory responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to pass a company pre-employment drug screening, medical, financial and criminal background check. Applicants must then pass a U.S. government Public Trust background check, prior to any hiring with GPS or its subcontractors.
Shareholder Preference.
 BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses, in that order.
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# of Vacancies
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