ICE CDPO

Company: Richwood Correctional Center
Location: Monroe
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Job Description:

*ICE Contract Detention Processing Officer *The ICE Contract Detention Processing Officer (CDPO) assists immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) staff in detention facilities to facilitate removal processing. Specifically, CDPO assist Deportation Officers with daily activity and provide services and support to individuals in ICE custody on issues that commonly affect the ICE detainee population and ERO operations in case and removal processing.The CDPO will be assigned to ERO and responsible for working with ERO and facility staff to determine needed services (e.g. standards compliance, facilitation of detainee-staff communication and document service for ERO. In addition, the CDPO will act as an ICE ERO liaison with detained population for routine ICE communications.*Major Duties & Responsibilities: * - ERO and facility staff support - Assist ERO and detention facility as a resource to facilitate the compliance of applicable agency policies and detention standards - Conduct removal planning with detainees such as referrals and connections to resources in home country to support removals - Conduct release planning for pregnant women and other vulnerable populations - referrals to housing, medical and needed support services - Lead group sessions and facilitate peer-support groups and workshops with detainees on relevant topics, such as safety, coping skills, resiliency, parenting, and empowerment - Facilitate discussions and communicate directly with detainees*Education & Experience: * - Experience working in or with individuals in a confinement setting - Bachelor's degree preferred but not required - Knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements of conducting a case management program at a local level preferred but not required - At least two years of related experience (e.g., experience working with immigrants or foreign-born individuals) preferred but not required - At least two years of experience providing services to vulnerable populations preferred but not required - Fluent in Spanish preferred but not required*Security & Other Requirements * - The Department of Homeland Security's Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render an Initial Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate. - A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of initial, and between, subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position. - Pre-employment drug screening required.*Duty Hours/ On-Call Requirements* - This full-time position requires availability to workdays, specific hours determined by the facility and the program. This position does not require on-call duty, and there is no overtime permitted.*Physical Demands* - Must perform the duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations. - Must be capable of standing on hard services (cement floors) for long periods of time.Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.69 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Day shiftEducation:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* Corrections: 2 years (Preferred)Language:* Spanish (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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