Chief of Security

SUMMARY

Paragon Professional Services, LLC is currently seeking a qualified Chief of Security for our contract at Fort Bliss in Texas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Oversee all aspects of Security Operations at the EPSPC
• Monitor, review and apply Immigration Customs Enforcement Performance Based National Detention Standards 2011, revised 2019 within the ICE El Paso Service Processing Center (EPSPC).
• Coordinate and Liaison with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officers for facility security matters
• Conduct investigative reports for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) incidents.
• Review EPSPC Administrative and Operational practices in order to ensure all security and compliance procedures are effective and efficient.
• Provide Performance Reviews on Shift Captains
• Provide Corrective Action Recommendations to Human Resources for performance deficiencies of staff
• Ensure Timely reports are submitted for all operational issues, to include but no limited to Use of Force Incidents, PREA incidents and security memorandums.
• Obtain and report intelligence data regarding alleged gang activity within the EPSPC
• Conduct security checks for all posts within the EPSPC
• Provide administrative and operational guidance to all staff in operational security
• Identify and safety and security hazards
• Other Duties as directed by the Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager

 

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or LPR
• Valid state security officer’s license
• Not currently employed by federal agency/active duty military
• HS Graduate or GED
• 10 Year Security Supervisor Experience
• Valid TCOLE Basic Instructor Course
• Valid Public Trust Clearance
• Completed Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Investigation Training

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to timely and accurate reports on Word and Excel Formats
• English literacy and ability to write reports in English

 

Preferred

·         N/A

 

NECESSARY 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. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

·         This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. 

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 an office