Garda World Security Guard Jobs in Springfield, MA

Company Overview: 

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 officer personnel world-wide, 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 security 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

At Inter-Con we take pride in providing customized security solutions for our clients.  As an Unarmed Security Officer, you will be part of a security team that supports critical facilities and infrastructure, public venues that requires an enhanced presence and asset protective services.  This position an integral part of the broad spectrum of specialized security services Inter-Con provides its 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 401k Retirement Plan.
• Uniform and equipment provided
• Additional benefits vary depending on position.

Job Description:

• Security Officer Covers posts (e.g., customer counter, employee, vehicle entrances, guard houses, gates, construction gates, parking lot, perimeter, etc.)
• Screens employees (in/out) and personal baggage at pedestrian and vehicle entrances
• Verifies seal controls on vehicles at gateway (cut and apply seals)
• Verifies identity badges of personnel for clearance, screen vehicles
• Manages temporary badge process
• Conducts roving patrols, on foot or in vehicle around perimeter fences, gates, buildings, warehouses, storage areas, switchyards etc.
• Identifies fire hazards, unauthorized activity malfunctioning utility, hazardous conditions
• Monitors CCTV
• Operates X-ray machine
• Performs additional duties related to security of premises as required

• May be required to perform emergency duties which require physical exertion such as: standing or walking for an entire shift, climbing stairs, lifting, carrying up to 50lbs. and running.

Qualifications:

• Have reliable transportation
• Able to work Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
• Physically capable of performing the assigned work
• Be able to meet all applicable licensing, registration, and certification requirements in the state in which the officer's assigned facility is located
• Communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing

Education & Experience:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED

Licensing, Permits & Certifications:

• Security Guard Registration Card
• CPR Certification