Location: Dillon, CO 80443
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Hours: 30 hours per week
Position Overview
Citadel Security USA is hiring an Armed Security Officer for a weekend assignment in Dillon. The officer will help protect people, property, and designated areas by maintaining a visible presence, conducting routine patrols, identifying potential concerns, and documenting activity throughout the shift.
This position is a good fit for an experienced security professional who is dependable, alert, comfortable working independently, and able to handle routine and unexpected situations with sound judgment.
Key Duties
Patrol & Protection
- Conduct regular foot patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas.
- Monitor entrances, surrounding grounds, and other designated locations.
- Look for signs of unauthorized activity, property damage, safety concerns, or unusual conditions.
- Maintain a professional armed presence throughout the assignment.
- Take appropriate action when security concerns are identified.
- Help protect employees, customers, visitors, and property in accordance with established procedures.
Security Response
- Respond appropriately to disturbances, suspicious activity, alarms, and other security-related concerns.
- Follow established post orders and company procedures when addressing incidents.
- Maintain situational awareness while performing patrol and observation duties.
- Contact supervisors or emergency responders when additional assistance is needed.
- Exercise sound judgment and professionalism during stressful or rapidly changing situations.
Reporting & Communication
- Complete accurate daily activity reports.
- Document incidents, unusual activity, property concerns, and other significant observations.
- Communicate important information to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records of patrol activity and security-related events.
- Protect confidential information encountered while performing assigned duties.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must possess a personal firearm that meets applicable legal and company requirements.
- Ability to satisfy all applicable armed security licensing requirements.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel to Grand Junction for required training.
- Ability to work the scheduled Friday through Sunday shift consistently.
- Strong observation and situational-awareness skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with employees, customers, visitors, and supervisors.
- Ability to successfully complete required background screening and other pre-employment requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous armed security experience.
- Experience conducting foot patrols and documenting security activity.
- Familiarity with incident reporting and established security procedures.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations.
- Experience working independently with limited supervision.
Work Environment
- Primarily assigned to a combination of indoor and outdoor areas.
- Regular walking and standing during patrol activities.
- Frequent interaction with employees, customers, visitors, and other authorized personnel.
- Work may involve changing weather conditions during exterior patrols.
- Required training may involve travel to Grand Junction.
- Consistent weekend schedule with extended shifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Citadel Security USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
