HVA Agent

Overview

Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading US-owned security company, providing a full range of physical security services to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter-Con (ICS) provides custom client solutions tailored to quality with the flexibility to operate in highly complex environments. The firm specializes in providing tailored services to clients whose needs exceed the sophistication and expertise of traditional guard firms. 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 world-wide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law enforcement, and security experience.

Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

Job Description

Inter-Con is searching for a part-time Armed Special Agent reporting to the Senior Team Leader to join our coveted High Value Asset and Protective Services Team. The Agent is responsible for assisting in multiple levels of mission planning and execution and is accountable for the success of the mission. Agents must have a thorough and demonstratable understanding of Covert and Low-Profile Protection. Planning responsibilities include, but are not limited to, domestic and international objectives and route reconnaissance, equipment sourcing, communications, threat assessments, and brief preparations. The right Agent is an expert in the protection and secure transport of people and assets and can act decisively in high-stress situations with little to no oversight. This position will be part of a team of armed agents and supported by an embedded security operations center (SOC) and intelligence assets. This team's objective is the safe and secure movement of the client's principals and high value assets, both domestically and internationally. Performance will be evaluated by feedback from the Senior Team Leader as well as the client through AARs and customer surveys.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in emergency response actions to facilitate the protection of the client's people, assets, and reputation. This includes verbal de-escalation, use of non-lethal force, deadly force, and appropriate medical treatment in accordance with policy, training, and applicable law.
• Accountable for the safety and security of the client's principals and assets in both static and dynamic settings
• Responsible for contributing to, maintaining, and rehearsing mission SOPs and TTPs
• Strategically develop security techniques and manage key security services for the enterprise while providing expertise in the area of protection and secure movement of people and high value assets
• Maintain close collaboration with the SOC and intelligence team for proactive threat analysis and operational planning
• Provide a white-glove experience to client principals
• Ensure the highest standards of conduct, appearance, performance, training, and customer service are being met at all times, as well as enhancing customer communications.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the staff of the client's enterprise security groups, as well as other process partners and business units in every region
• Grow relationships with clients by focusing on client satisfaction and dependability
• Monitor external developments including but not limited to best practices, tools, and technologies to enhance the overall security program
• Monitor technical threat-detection systems during active mission operations

Training and Sustainment:

• Agents will be expected to attend paid skills-sustainment training on a regular basis. Range memberships will be provided.
• Sustainment training will consist of a rotation between Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and Medical.
• Each year, thirty classes will be held. Of those thirty classes, agents must maintain at least 60% attendance. Exceptions to attendance will be made for agents who are independently maintaining comparable skills and certifications with other recognized organizations, (e.g., National Guard Drill, Reserves Deployment, NREMT, etc

Specific Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Compelling Recognition and Reward Programs
• Exciting Training and Career Development

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 agencies, foreign affairs and many more. Your career success drives our success.

Benefits: Inter-Con offers excellent benefits that include flexible scheduling to accommodate lifestyle commitments, vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, 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!

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.

Skills and Qualifications:

Required

• Able to pass all relevant training and skills evaluation to include, but not limited to: Defensive Driving, Advanced Firearms (Handgun), Executive Protection, Travel Risk Management, First Aid / Tactical Medicine (TCCC / TECC), and Surveillance Detection
• Must have demonstrated experienced in highly dynamic environments with autonomy to act and execute decisions
• Must pass a federal background check and drug screening
• Current passport, with at least six months remaining before expiration
• Active Washington State Security Guard License or Private Investigator License in good standing, with CJTC Armed endorsement
• Active Washington State Concealed Pistol License
• Possess a thorough and demonstratable understanding of Low-Pro/Covert protective operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Successful graduation from a protective security course with a leading protection school, (e.g., Progressive Force Concepts, ICON Global, SECFOR, Executive Protection Institute, Executive Security International, WPPS, etc.)
• Active TSA Global Entry, PreCheck, and CLEAR
• Military (combat arms or SOF MOS a plus) or relevant law enforcement background
• Professional / formal training and/or experience in defensive tactics, counter surveillance / surveillance detection
• Possess a solid understanding of the latest technology in security monitoring and surveillance detection systems, use of mobile devices, and communication and secure collaboration application