Armed Security Officer (48380)

Armed Security Officer

Austin, TX 78744

Overview

Salary Range $21.93 Hourly

Description

Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading US-owned security company, providing integrated security solutions to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter-Con remains under family ownership and control and operates as the industry leader in the field of customized, high-requirement security solutions. Inter-Con employs over 25,000 security personnel worldwide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law enforcement, and security experience. Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

Why Work at Inter-Con?

Passion: Inter-Con is a thriving company that is passionate about its products and people. Joining the Inter-Con family is an opportunity for growth and career advancement in an environment that truly cares for its employees. By joining the Inter-Con family, you're working with the best to build a safer future.

People: Inter-Con is more than a company, it's an alumni base. We believe in positioning the right people in the right place to help them achieve their long-term aspirations for career growth. We have transitioned thousands of officers into successful careers in law enforcement, government services, foreign affairs and many more. Your career success drives our success.

Benefits: Inter-Con offers excellent full-time and part-time benefits that include: flexible scheduling to accommodate lifestyle commitments, vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, sponsorship for Top Secret Clearance, comprehensive training, discounts on higher education and much more.

Partner with us to begin a journey that begins with a commitment and leads to a career of a lifetime. Stand out. Be proud. Be Inter-Con!

Employment Opportunity

Sometimes the threat to life, destruction of critical infrastructure or damage to the environment is so severe that a specially trained and equipped security force is needed. When that happens, Inter-Con turns to its Security Officers. As part of this elite team you will secure some of our most vital assets. You will be trained in enhanced security procedures and be exposed to cutting edge technology. The qualifications are high and the training is rigorous, but if you make it you'll join one of the most exclusive clubs in the Inter-Con family. As an Security Officer you are at the tip of the spear when it comes to the advanced security solutions we provide our clients every day.

Specific benefits include:

• Recognition and Reward Programs.
• Training and Career Development.
• Opportunities for Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan.
• Uniform and equipment provided
• Additional benefits vary depending on position.

At Inter-Con we take pride in providing customized security solutions for our clients. To us, that means the right officer in the right place and at the right time. In many cases our clients desire a softer security plan that meets their values and needs, but where high value people and assets are involved, others may prefer a more obvious security presence. As an Unarmed Security Officer, you will be part of a highly trained security team that supports critical facilities and infrastructure, public venues that required an enhanced presence and personal protective services. You'll be trained by our team of highly qualified firearms instructors in safe weapons handling and marksmanship. As an Unarmed Security Officer, you are an integral part of the broad spectrum of specialized security services Inter-Con provides its clients every day.

Job Description

SECURITY OFFICERS: Armed and Unarmed Security Officers with the following qualifications and requirements:

UNARMED SECURITY OFFICERS: Security officers that have a minimum of one year of security officer experience within the last three years, excluding training, and possess a valid security officer license.

ARMED SECURITY OFFICERS: Security officers with a minimum of three years of experience within the last five years of experience as an armed security officer, excluding training and possess the required state of Texas permits and directives to carry a weapon or concealed weapon.

All security personnel must:

Have the knowledge and skills to use a computer and be familiar with the operation of computers.

Able to complete Electronic Shift Activity Reports on a computer. The submitted information must be correct and convey complete and accurate information.

Be a high school graduate or hold a GED.

Report for duty in a neat, clean, pressed, and in good physical condition uniform and required equipment. Not depart assigned duty area(s) until properly relieved. Under no circumstances must any assigned duty area be left abandoned.

Maintain valid security licenses throughout the contract. Client reserves the right to request copies of proof of valid licenses throughout the contract.

Be fluent in English with the ability to receive, give and understand written and oral instructions.

Not use Client equipment for personal use. Use of Client property for personal use is grounds for removal of personnel from the contract.

Remain awake and alert during the duration of their shift.

Be polite and show respect for others to including Client employees, contractors, and visitors, and a high level of professionalism and a business-like demeanor always.

Use proper business, telephone and two-way radio etiquette.

Maintain a neat and clean appearance and dressed in appropriate uniform when on Client property.

Be able to walk unassisted a minimum of 300 yards, climb 3 flights of stairs, and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.

All personnel who will be driving to perform the services under this contract or drive to and from Client work locations must:

Possess a valid Driver License acceptable in the state of Texas.

Have no Driving Under Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) incidents on driving record within the past three years.

Have no more than two moving violations on driving record within the past three years.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Job operates in client sites which could be indoors or outdoors.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking, in the performance of daily security activities.
• Open availability Nights, Weekends, Holidays and overtime as directed(overtime occurs).
• Work various shifts and Holidays as assigned.

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 for all our extensive opportunities. Visit more information.

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is an affirmative action employer who provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups. License PPO# 6822