Lead Training Officer

Culmen International is looking for a Lead Training Officer to work on-site in El Paso, TX supporting a DHS ICE program.

TDY or Relocation will be required to this facility for the position.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for enforcing immigration laws and managing the detention and removal of individuals subject to deportation. Through its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE oversees the secure custody of non-citizens, particularly those awaiting immigration proceedings or removal. In support of this mission, ICE is establishing a contractor-operated short-term detention facility at Fort Bliss, Texas, with the capacity to house up to 5,000 single adult detainees. The facility must provide a secure, humane, and well-regulated environment, supported by a highly trained workforce capable of operating under complex legal, safety, and humanitarian standards.

Given the scale, scope, and sensitivity of operations, workforce readiness is a foundational element of success at the Fort Bliss facility. The contractor is required to establish a comprehensive training program that ensures all staff including detention officers, medical personnel, administrative staff, and support teams are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and conduct standards needed to perform in accordance with ICE's National Detention Standards (NDS 2019), DHS PREA, and all other applicable regulations. The Training Officer plays a critical role in this effort by designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that cover core competencies such as security procedures, use of force protocols, emergency response, professional conduct, and detainee rights. Effective training is essential not only for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, but also for safeguarding the dignity, safety, and well-being of all individuals within the facility.

Serve as the lead certified instructor responsible for conducting all instruction and testing of contractor personnel across the facility.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive training program that ensures compliance with ICE's National Detention Standards (NDS) 2019 and contract-specific requirements.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and testing results for all personnel, ensuring audit readiness and training currency.
• Coordinate with the COR to obtain approval for all instructors prior to initiating any training delivery.
• Review and revise training materials based on operational feedback, regulatory updates, or identified performance gaps.
• Support the mobilization phase by ensuring rapid training of newly hired personnel to meet initial operating capacity timelines.

• Certification as an instructor by a state or national-level recognized institution or documentation of equivalent teaching experience and instructor training.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training in detention, correctional, law enforcement, or security services environments.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable standards, including ICE NDS 2019, DHS PREA, and relevant safety and compliance protocols.
• Ability to obtain ICE COR approval and pass required background investigation for access to sensitive detainee-related information.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to instruct a diverse workforce and document compliance rigorously.
• Experience working within 24/7 operational environments and supporting rapid personnel onboarding during mobilization phases.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security,
strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.