Armed Security Officer

About the role

Location: Dillon, CO 80443. Employment Type: Full-Time. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

• Previous armed security experience (preferred).
• Experience conducting foot patrols and documenting security activity (preferred).
• Familiarity with incident reporting and established security procedures (preferred).
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities (preferred).
• Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations (preferred).
• Experience working independently with limited supervision (preferred).

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.

Schedule

Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM (30 hours per week).