Security Officer - Escondido (61491)

Security Officer - Escondido

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.

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.

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.

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!

Unarmed Security Officers Needed!! New Contract! $21/hr!!! All Shifts Available!!!

Inter-Con is searching for aspiring individuals to join our thriving team of Security Officers. You'll work as a member of a close team to form the backbone of the broad security services Inter-Con provides its valued clients every day.

Specific benefits include:

• Competitive pay.
• 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.

All Security Guards shall meet the following minimum criteria:

Security Guards shall have a minimum of three (3) years of security guard experience of which two (2) years must be protecting critical infrastructure sectors or equivalent duty. Commercial facility sector, apartment/HOA, or retail store security experience does not qualify. The following experience will be considered equivalent duty:

- US Military: 2 years or more in any branch, with an honorable discharge.

- Police Officer: 2 or more years with acceptable performance.

- Graduate of a Police or Corrections Academy (must be POST certified), and one (1) year experience protecting critical infrastructure in sectors other than commercial facilities.

- Completion of Criminal Justice Degree, Associate or higher, and one (1) year experience protecting critical infrastructure in sectors other than commercial facilities.

- Completion of Homeland Security Degree, and one (1) year experience protecting critical infrastructure in sectors other than commercial facilities

Qualifying critical infrastructure experience must be clearly identified and placed in the security guard's personnel folder.

Security Guards shall possess an acceptable level of agility, stamina, and overall good physical health allowing them to:

- Stand for up to eight (8) hours at a single post.

- Walk long distances over uneven terrain, dirt or rocky paths, day and night, and in all weather conditions.

- Lift twenty-five (25) lbs.

Security Guards shall be proficient in English, both written and oral, and have basic log and report writing skills

Responsibilities:

• Conduct yourself professionally
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols within an office, industrial complex or Shopping centers with medium / high volume of people.
• Perform patrols around the perimeter.
• Check all personnel entering facilities.
• Log in all visitors, vehicles and vendors.
• Issue visitor badges as required.
• Maintain security, visitor logs and other records.
• Administer access control over vehicles entering garages or other parking structures
• Operate a hand-held radio, cell phone or other communication devices as needed
• Access control of all entries by employees, vendors, contractors, visitors, etc.
• Maintain and carry the assigned company cell phone as required.
• Assist employees in an orderly evacuation of the building and to Muster Points in an event of a fire or other emergency.
• Observe and report suspicious activity or situations and use communication skills and deductive reasoning to prioritize your responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Speak, read, and write English
• Shall possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency
• Must be of high integrity and possess exemplary security skills and judgment.
• Must possess above average computer skills and must hold all necessary and required licenses, permits and certifications required by the of assignment to perform security officer duties.
• Valid California Guard Card
• Pass a background Check
• Pass a 7-panel drug test
• Driver's License
• CPR Certification, we can help get you certified

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.

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 www.icsecurity.com/careers/for 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