Armed Detention Officer
Job Description
Job Location
Washington D.C. - 10521 - Washington, DC
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Field
Employment Opportunity
Inter-Con is searching for motivated dedicated and qualified Contract Detention Officers (CDO) to join our team. The CDO will be responsible for the secure detention and transportation of prisoners while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and compliance with federal guidelines.
We offer a full range of benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Recognition and Reward Programs
- Training and Career Development
- 401k
Veterans
Inter-Con is passionate about hiring veterans. In fact, we’ve hired thousands of veterans over the years and plan to keep hiring as many as we can. If you are veteran in search of a rewarding career among a team that holds an affinity for those who served as well as values your success and growth within our organization, please take a moment to review our website and apply directly at www.icsecurity.com/careers/.
Responsibilities
Work Environment
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking, in the performance of daily security activities. Job operates in client sites which could be indoors or outdoors.
- Open availability Nights, Weekends, Holidays and overtime as directed (overtime occurs).
- Work various shifts and Holidays as assigned.
- Must maintain flexibility regarding job assignments and locations.
- Guard and transport prisoners in a secure and humane manner
- Ensure all safety protocols and procedures are followed during transportation and detention
- Operate within federal and agency-specific policies regarding detainee handling
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently
- Possess a valid U.S. driver's license
- If transporting prisoners, must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Must be trained and qualified in the use of USMS-approved firearms and less-than-lethal devices
- Certification or waiver for Hepatitis B and TB skin test
- Must have an honorable or general discharge if a Veteran
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience handling prisoners
- Experience must be in one or more of the following roles:
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Detention Officer
- Military Police Officer
- Previous CDO experience may be credited toward this requirement
