Armed Security Officer

Position Details

Location: Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Industry: Critical Infrastructure
Position Type: Armed Security Officer
Employment Status: Full-Time
Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour
Average Hours: Approximately 37 hours per week
Overtime: Available based on operational needs
Schedule: Thursday to Saturday | 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM
Every Other Wednesday | 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure environment throughout the detention facility.
• Assist with monitoring housing areas, controlled access points, and secure spaces.
• Support correctional personnel by helping maintain order and enforcing established facility procedures.
• Observe daily operations and promptly report safety or security concerns.
• Aid with inmate movement within the facility as directed.
• Support inmate transportation assignments when required.
• Maintain awareness during inmate interactions while following all security protocols.
• Help ensure the safety of staff, inmates, and authorized visitors.
• Respond appropriately to disturbances, emergencies, or security-related incidents.
• Assist correctional officers during facility operations while following established procedures.
• Maintain professionalism during stressful or rapidly changing situations.
• Notify supervisors of significant incidents requiring immediate attention.
• Complete detailed incident reports, activity logs, and required documentation.
• Record observations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors, correctional staff, and fellow officers.
• Follow all client policies, company procedures, and post orders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Personal firearms required.
• Must meet all applicable Colorado armed security requirements.
• Ability to legally carry a firearm while performing assigned duties.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent observation and decision-making abilities.
• Professional appearance and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous armed security experience.
• Experience working in correctional, detention, military, law enforcement, or public safety environments.
• Familiarity with inmate supervision, transportation procedures, or detention facility operations.
• Experience preparing incident reports and security documentation.
• Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.

Work Environment

Secure detention facility environment.
Regular interaction with correctional officers and detention personnel.
May assist with inmate transportation outside the facility.
Extended periods of standing, walking, and monitoring secure areas.
Fast-paced environment requires constant situational awareness and sound judgment.

About the Role

This full-time position supports security operations within a county detention facility by working alongside correctional staff to help maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment. This role requires sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in fast-paced situations.

Skills

Sound judgment, strong communication skills, ability to remain calm in fast-paced situations.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation.
Full-time schedule with overtime opportunities.
Paid training and site orientation.
Company-provided uniforms.

Pay

Up to $25.00 per hour

Schedule

Thursday to Saturday | 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM
Every Other Wednesday | 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM