D.C. Armed Special Police Officer (70838)

Inter-Con Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical and dental benefits

Sponsorship for Top Secret Clearance

Job summary

A leading security company seeks Security Officers to provide essential security services. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have substantial security experience. You will enforce access procedures, respond to emergencies, and ensure compliance with security regulations. The role offers rigorous training, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, particularly for veterans. Join us in building a safer future.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess a Metropolitan Police Department SOMB Armed SPO License.
• Have a minimum of six years of private security/law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate personnel identification/access procedures.
• Provide escorts for armed officers.
• Direct traffic and issue citations.
• Respond to alarms and report hazardous conditions.

Skills

Physical fitness

Public interaction

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from law enforcement academy or basic security training

Tools

Expandable batons

SOMB Armed SPO License

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1973, Inter‑Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading global security company, providing a full range of physical security services to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter‑Con specializes in providing customized security services to clients whose needs exceed the capabilities of traditional guard firms. Clients include the Departments of State, Justice, Homeland Security, Energy, and Defense, as well as Fortune 500 companies, major public utilities, and ultra‑high net‑worth individuals. Inter‑Con employs over 35,000 security personnel world‑wide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law‑enforcement, and security experience. Inter‑Con remains 100% family owned and managed and operates as the industry leader in the field of customized, high‑requirement security solutions.

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.

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 a Security Officer you are at the tip of the spear when it comes to the advanced security solutions, we provide our clients every day.

Typical Duties

• Operate and enforce a system of personnel identification/access/inspection procedures.
• Provide escort for armed law enforcement officers entering the building, as directed, and other visitors as directed by the COR.
• Make patrols according to routes and schedules specified in the Special Police Officers’ post orders.
• Direct traffic (vehicle and pedestrian) on property, control parking, and issue citations.
• Distribute keys when required or directed by the COR or his/her designee.
• Respond to (when required), and mitigate the cause of the alarm with the assistance of the SOC.
• Observe building occupants and visitors for compliance with posted rules and regulations.
• The Special Police Officer shall be responsible for the detection and detainment of any person or persons attempting to gain unauthorized access into the building.
• Report daily under procedures in the Security Officers’ desk books any potentially hazardous conditions or items in need of repair.
• Obtain and assist with medical assistance in the event of injury or illness to government employees or others while in the building or on foot patrol.
• Prepare detailed reports as required daily concerning thefts, accidents, medical emergencies, fires, bomb threats, chemical or biological threats, suspicious activities, unusual incidents, or unlawful acts for submission to the COR.
• Take appropriate action during any criminal act affecting building occupants, property, or the public lawfully in the building or on the grounds.
• Lost and Found

Qualifications

• Be twenty‑one (21) years of age or older.
• Must pass a physical fitness test.
• Possess a Metropolitan Police Department SOMB Armed SPO License.
• Successfully complete and receive certification for the use of expandable batons.
• Must pass the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory‑2 (MMPI‑2).

Education And Experience

• Speak, read, and write English.
• Each Security Officer must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited local, county, state, military or federal law enforcement academy or have completed a state or local sanctioned basic security guard/officer training program meeting SOMB licensing requirements and must have 3 years of security experience showing: I. An ability to interact with the public in a professional manner. II. An ability to comprehend rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials. III. An ability to maintain poise and self‑control under stress.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of private security, law enforcement, or relevant military experience and two (2) years of supervision experience in the security industry.
• Possess a Metropolitan Police Department SOMB Armed SPO License.
• Successfully complete and receive certification for the use of expandable batons.

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 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