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Dept of Homeland Security
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
El Paso, TX (On-Site/Office)
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.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred:
Pay and Benefits:
Texas Security License Number: B20019
Job ID
2025-18190
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
AGS, an Akima company, is not just another federal security solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AGS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AGS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AGS delivers the people, equipment, and processes that safeguard federal buildings, military bases, and detention centers while supporting customers' complex missions.
As an AGS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
- Hourly Rate: $30.00 plus $5.09 H&W
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Intermediate weapons should be used in accordance with Service approved Use of Force policy.
- 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
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be U.S. citizen or US legal permanent residents residing in the US for at least 3 of the last 5 years
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record)
- Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance
- Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests
- Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid state driver's license or CDL
- Possess a valid state armed security license
- One year of Military, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections experience demonstrating the following:
- Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public
- Capability of following and interpreting/understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and are able to compose written and oral reports
- Ability to exercise good judgment: courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities
- Ability to maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies and unexpected situations that may involve mental and physical stress such as disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations
- Strictly maintain physical fitness standards for law enforcement and CDL requirements
Preferred:
- Bilingual
Pay and Benefits:
- Hourly Rate: $30.00 plus $5.09 H&W
Texas Security License Number: B20019
Job ID
2025-18190
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
AGS, an Akima company, is not just another federal security solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AGS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AGS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AGS delivers the people, equipment, and processes that safeguard federal buildings, military bases, and detention centers while supporting customers' complex missions.
As an AGS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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