Summary
Employment OpportunityInter‑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.What We OfferCompetitive payMedical, Dental, Vision plansPaid Time OffRecognition and reward programsTraining and career development401(k)Work EnvironmentPosition requires prolonged standing and walking in the performance of daily security activities. The job operates in client sites which could be indoors or outdoors.Open availability nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as directed.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.VeteransInter‑Con is passionate about hiring veterans. If you are a veteran in search of a rewarding career among a team that values your success and growth within our organization, please review our website and apply directly at www.icsecurity.com/careers/.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsMust 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.Must 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 RequirementsMinimum of three (3) years' experience handling prisoners.Experience must be in one or more of the following roles:Law Enforcement OfficerCorrections OfficerDetention OfficerMilitary Police OfficerPrevious CDO experience may be credited toward this requirement.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Employment OpportunityInter‑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.What We OfferCompetitive payMedical, Dental, Vision plansPaid Time OffRecognition and reward programsTraining and career development401(k)Work EnvironmentPosition requires prolonged standing and walking in the performance of daily security activities. The job operates in client sites which could be indoors or outdoors.Open availability nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as directed.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.VeteransInter‑Con is passionate about hiring veterans. If you are a veteran in search of a rewarding career among a team that values your success and growth within our organization, please review our website and apply directly at www.icsecurity.com/careers/.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsMust 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.Must 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 RequirementsMinimum of three (3) years' experience handling prisoners.Experience must be in one or more of the following roles:Law Enforcement OfficerCorrections OfficerDetention OfficerMilitary Police OfficerPrevious CDO experience may be credited toward this requirement.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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