Detention Security Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Detention Security Specialist to join our team in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing excellent service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the detention and processing of individuals, ensuring the safety and security of all parties involved. Key responsibilities include exercising surveillance and control over detainees, maintaining order and discipline, and enforcing rules and regulations within the detention facility.

• Perform duties related to the detention, processing, safeguarding, security, escort, and transport of detainees as required by contract.
• Exercise surveillance and control over detainees, maintain order and discipline, and enforce rules and regulations within the detention facility.
• Provide care, custody, and control of detainees, including removal from holding areas using proper restraints and security measures.
• Guard detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings, during transport, while receiving medical care, and other designated periods.
• Inspect, maintain, and care for authorized equipment, including firearms, handcuffs, leg irons, and restraint keys.
• Maintain physical fitness standards and pass regular physical testing requirements.
• Respond quickly during emergency situations and work effectively under pressure.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• A minimum of one year of experience as a law enforcement officer, military officer, or security officer engaged in detaining civil or administrative detainees.
• US citizenship or permanent residency with five years of residence in the US.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Criminal background check and consumer credit check (no criminal record).
• 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 and Firearms license under the regulations of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a state security guard license from the PRPD.
• Maintain current/physical residency in PR.
• Ability to work without restrictions and limitations.

This position requires working in an indoor/outdoor detention center environment, standing and walking for extended periods, and responding quickly to changes in work demands, emerging situations, and emergencies. The incumbent must be able to lift heavy objects, push wheelchairs, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, twist, reach overhead, and climb stairs, ladders, and slopes periodically.

$45,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience.