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Dept of Homeland Security
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IT - Security
El Paso, TX (On-Site/Office)
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Male Detention Officers (Unarmed) to work in El Paso, Texas at a Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility.
Hourly Rate: $30.00/hour plus $5.09 H&W
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Pay and Benefits:
Job ID
2025-19926
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.
Male Detention Officers (Unarmed) to work in El Paso, Texas at a Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility.
Hourly Rate: $30.00/hour plus $5.09 H&W
Responsibilities
- Detention Officers are responsible for the direct supervision and daily management of high-risk criminal aliens (referred to as detainees) being held in ICE custody.
- Detention Officers may be assigned to operate housing units with up to 72 criminal aliens. Other assignments include escorting detainees to various areas of the facility, e.g. recreation, medical, visitation, court hearings; providing security rover services to respond to officers in need of assistance; providing surveillance and supervision of recreation and other activities.
- Duties include conducting security checks, maintaining accurate counts of detainees, enforcing detainees to follow facility rules and regulations, documenting activities, reporting incidents, and facilitating access to meals, recreation, visitation, medical care, and other approved services.
- Keep track of and inspect all authorized issued equipment, ensure items are in proper working condition, including verifying that the communication radio is functional and fully charged.
- Monitor alien behavior to detect and deter potential disruptions, misconduct, or unauthorized activity.
- Detention Officers conduct irregular security patrols observing signs of climate tension or conflict, facility security vulnerabilities, and detainee medical distress. l work duties and tasks are performed in accordance with company policies, ICE standards, and applicable contractual requirements.
- Providing verbal guidance or counseling to aliens regarding facility rules, procedures, or expectations for conduct.
- Makes official, accurate, and legible entries in assigned post logbooks.
- Removes detainees from holding areas using proper restraints and security protocols.
- The Detention Officer receives training in De-Escalation Techniques, Defensive Tactics, Restraints, and Use of Force to control and manage difficult populations.
- Reports for duty on time, in full issued uniform, and compliant with the dress code.
- Follows all company safety policies, including incident reporting, monitoring, and adherence to safety practices.
- Follows company-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring as outlined in company safety policies.
- Conducts security and sanitation checks of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer and throughout the shift.
- Successfully completes all assigned training including defensive tactics and other curriculum requiring demanding physical stamina.
Qualifications
- Must be able to meet all health requirements.
- Must be U.S. citizen.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Minimum 1 year experience in security, law enforcement or military is preferred but not required.
- Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check.
- 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a state security guard license.
- Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public.
- Read, write, speak fluent English.
- Proficient at observation, memory of events, and ability to recall events to document in written reports.
- Capable of following, interpreting, and understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and can 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.
- Maintain a professional personal appearance, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information.
- Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the DHS ICE National Detention Standards.
- Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective.
- Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.
Pay and Benefits:
- Hourly Rate: $30.00 plus $5.09 H&W
Job ID
2025-19926
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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