Armed Transportation Officer w​/CDL &W

Armed Transportation/Detention Officer

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:

• 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
• Makes official entries in the transportation and processing logbooks that are legible and complete
• Conducts a security and sanitation check of the area prior to relieving the outgoing officer
• Performs complete vehicle inspections prior to and following every transportation route
• Operates in full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Inventories all equipment and notates the results in the logbook
• Receives all authorized equipment and ensures 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
• Ensures that communication radio is in good working order with a fully charged battery
• Inspects, maintains, and cares for authorized equipment
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 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
• Demonstrates 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 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