Nazarain Ayala
El Paso,Tx
Summary
Dynamic Detention Officer with extensive experience at Garda World Federal, excelling in NDS documentation and custody transfers. Proven ability to maintain facility security while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Strong communicator fluent in English and Spanish, adept at fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments. Committed to operational excellence and safety compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Garda World Federal
El Paso, Tx
04.2026 - Current
- Full time, 60 hours weekly. Acting Lieutenant when needed, to maintain detention facility order with all outgoing traffic in a timely manner. A detailed Detention Officer with extensive experience maintaining facility safety, operational compliance, and data integrity within detainee processing systems. Oversee the Outtake Department, ensuring accurate documentation and verification is in accordance with NDS standards, while conducting daily security operations and managing detainee movement. Collaborate closely with ICE personnel on placement and transfers. Processing out detainees while verifying returned property and assuring all are in accordance with removal standards. Uphold strict confidentiality with sensitive information to detention operations. Execute physical duties including pat downs, hand cuffing, escorting detainees, cell checks, standing, bending, kneeling, running to ensure safety and security. Visually attentive for any contraband and maintaining a safe environment for any arising conflict. Utilize fluency in English and Spanish daily to communicate effectively and enhance understanding.
Detention Officer
Akima Global Services
El Paso, Tx
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Full time, between 60-72 hours weekly. Maintained precise system updates reflecting custody changes, transfers, and releases to ensure data quality and record integrity with PIV. Collaborate closely with ICE personnel on placement and transfer matters while upholding strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information critical to detention operations. Performed various physical tasks including cleaning, and maintaining facility order, while handling filing and data entry for any amount of detainee records. Intake and Outtake processing procedures following NDS standards. Pat downs, cuffing, escorting, cell checks, bending, kneeling, running, and standing for long periods at a time are all required daily.
Porter and Housekeeping
Deployed Services
El Paso, Tx
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Full background Investigation with CBP and Tier 1 Immigration and Customs Enforcement Vetting for secure access to essential services. Provided care and support to immigrants from various countries. Enhancing teamwork and procedures within a high-pressure environment. Attentive to detail while completing tasks on time. Mentally capable to follow all operational protocols. Instruct diverse groups on behavioral expectations. Followed procedures and maintain situational awareness for safety and compliance.
Provider
A M Home Pas
El Paso, Tx
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Part time and full-time hours as needed. Physical duties included bathing, feeding, washing and traveling to appointments. Monitoring blood pressure, keeping track of client, time keeping and awareness of changes. Mentally supportive, provide companionship, respect, empathy, and loyalty.
Lead Sales Associate
Ross Dress For Less
El Paso, Tx
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Excellent customer service skills to meet projected sale goals. Multiple duties accomplished at a time while keeping customers a priority. Maintained a clean professional environment and memorize areas. Assist in language barriers, look out abnormal behavior or safety concerns. Adapting to work schedule changes with abnormal long hours.
Education
Psychology
El Paso Community College
01.2023
High School Diploma Dual Language -
Bel Air High School
El Paso, Tx01.2013
Skills
- NDS documentation
- PIV records
- Detainee processing
- Custody transfers
- Facility security
- Corrections procedures
Certification
- Level 2 Guard Card, 2025, 01/01/25
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, 2026, 01/01/26
- Bloodborne Pathogens, 2026, 01/01/26
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, 2026, 01/01/26
Personal Information
Title: Detention Officer
Timeline
Detention Officer
Garda World Federal
04.2026 - Current
Detention Officer
Akima Global Services
08.2025 - 04.2026
Porter and Housekeeping
Deployed Services
06.2023 - 06.2025
Provider
A M Home Pas
06.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Sales Associate
Ross Dress For Less
09.2019 - 03.2021
Psychology
El Paso Community College
High School Diploma Dual Language -
Bel Air High School