The importance of safety and security has led to the growth of local security firms in Ghana. Additionally, the country has attracted some international security firms that provide choices for clients and also create competition for local firms. One of these companies is Inter-Con Security, a global provider of physical security solutions with over five decades of experience. The company has offices throughout the Americas and provides services across Europe, Asia, and several African countries including Ghana, Liberia, Benin, Togo, Tunisia, and Sierra Leone.
Inter-Con Security is a family-owned and operated business, founded in 1973 by U.S. Army Veteran and retired LAPD Detective, Lt. Enrique Hank and his wife, Bertha Hernandez. They invested their life savings into creating a new type of security company that distinguishes itself by providing security services to clients whose needs exceed the capabilities of traditional "guarding" companies. Inter-Con provides its clients with a range of key services, including Screening and Access Control, Physical Security, High-value Assets, Intelligence, and Advisory Solutions, a Security Operations Centre, a Concierge or Receptionist Program, and Executive Protection.
Physical Security
Inter-Con specializes in providing customized physical security solutions to meet the unique security needs of its clients. Based on the level of risk present, Inter-Con's experts tailor their services to fit the specific physical security requirements. The objective is to provide clients with a comprehensive, cost-effective, and appropriate standard of physical security that is capable of surging in case of emergency, ensuring their safety and protection at all times. High-Value Asset Transport
Inter-Con offers strategic security solutions to help clients protect their valuable assets. These assets could be raw materials, precious artworks, sensitive prototypes, critical equipment, or any tangible item of value. To ensure the safety and security of these assets during transportation, Inter-Con uses a combination of vehicle and asset tracking technology, experienced Security Operation Centre teams, as well as highly competent drivers and secure escorts. This security transportation solution strategy helps clients move their valuable assets safely and securely.
Intelligence and Advisory Solutions
Inter-Con provides intelligence and investigative solutions to help clients mitigate security, operational, integrity, and political risks. This service is designed to improve the safety and effectiveness of special events, security operations centres, and executive protection and loss prevention efforts. Clients can choose to request the complete service or only one aspect of Inter-Con's intelligence and advisory solutions. Either way, they can expect timely, accurate, and actionable findings.
Security Operations Centres
Inter-Con provides fully embedded and remote Security Operations Centres (SOCs) to support its clients' local, regional, and global activities. This idea originated in the mid-1980s when the US government's best practices were successfully introduced and implemented in the private sector. Inter-Con's SOCs handle access control, CCTV or video surveillance, badge creation, and issuance and assist with quality control services. In addition, Inter-Con's global network of corporate and embedded SOCs facilitates a rapid response service that quickly responds to requests and emergency alerts at client sites.
Concierge or Receptionist Program
The Concierge or Receptionist Program is designed to train personnel in various skills such as wellness procedures, detecting security threats, de-escalation, and response techniques. The program focuses on customer service and all relevant security and safety measures to provide services that meet the specific needs of our clients. At Inter-Con, the concierge or reception staff is dedicated to ensuring that every client is welcomed and feels secure at all times.
Henry Hernandez is the President and CEO of Inter-Con Security. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Harvard School of Law between 2004 and 2008, and a Doctor of Law degree from the same institution between 2009 and 2014. In 2023, Henry was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year in the Greater Los Angeles region, and he also became a National Finalist. This highly competitive award program recognizes high-growth company entrepreneurs and leaders. Henry was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors, and other business leaders.
Inter-Con's clientele includes various Fortune 500 companies, public utilities, ultra-high net worth individuals, non-profit organizations, and government entities at the federal, state, and local levels worldwide. In Ghana, Inter-Con Security can be located at 3 Archer Rd in Accra.
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