Armed Night Patrol Security Officer in Fort Collins, Colorado at Precision Security Team LLC

Precision Security Team is a veteran-owned and operated company proudly serving northern Colorado and surrounding areas. Since our establishment in 2018, we have experienced remarkable growth, earning the trust of local government agencies, schools, critical infrastructure sites, event organizers, and more. Based in the region stretching from Denver, CO, to Cheyenne, WY, we are committed to excellence in security services.

We take pride in hiring veterans, former law enforcement personnel, and first responders and strongly encourage individuals with such backgrounds to apply. However, we are equally committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Precision Security Team is an equal-opportunity employer, and all candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications, without discrimination or bias.

As an Unarmed Security Officer at Precision Security Team, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for the public at your assigned location. Your responsibilities will include addressing security concerns and handling requests as needed to ensure the safety and satisfaction of clients and the community.

Every Security Officer at Precision Security Team is entrusted with delivering an exceptional experience for our clients while safeguarding their interests. It is essential to uphold the company's professional image at all times—whether interacting with clients, the public, or law enforcement.

As a member of our team, you are expected to embody and demonstrate Precision Security Team's core values and code of conduct in all aspects of your work.

Your schedule would be 12:00 am-8:00 am Monday through Thursday for a total of 32 hours. Please do not apply if this does not work with your availability.

Candidates with prior military or law enforcement experience are preferred.

Critical Roles of the Position:

Professional Firearms Proficiency: Must be qualified to carry a firearm for professional security purposes, maintaining a strong understanding of safe handling, usage, and legal requirements.

Report Writing Expertise: Demonstrated ability to create clear, concise, and accurate professional reports, including incident and after-action reports, adhering to proper documentation standards.

Technological Competency: Proficient with computer systems and software, including report management tools, email communication, and basic office applications.

Adaptability to Varied Shifts: Comfortable working night and swing shifts, with the flexibility to adjust to operational needs and varying schedules.

De-Escalation Expertise: Skilled in de-escalation techniques, particularly for situations involving displaced individuals, mental health crises, or challenging corrections-related encounters.

Effective Team Communication: Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members, relay critical information, and maintain seamless operational collaboration.

Respond to Alarm Activations: Quickly and effectively respond to alarm calls, investigating the cause, assessing potential threats, and taking appropriate action to resolve the situation or escalate it to the proper authorities.

Precision Security Team or the client can assign other duties to you as necessary at any time.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Possess a current valid driver's license.
• Clean driving record with no major driving infractions within the past 5 years, and no more than 3 minor driving infractions within the past 3 years.
• Ability to obey all traffic law, signs, and regulations at all times, especially when driving a company vehicle.

Company Core Values:

• Integrity: In all we do, at every level.
• Commitment: To our team, our clients, our community.
• Development: Professionally, personally, collectively; always improving.

Key Competencies:

• positive attitude
• time management
• situational awareness
• professional demeanor
• de-escalation and conflict management skills
• excellent communication skills
• confidence working solitary and with a team
• proficiency with smart phones and online scheduling software
• physical ability to perform work related tasks
• ability to use proper English and grammar when filling out reports and other required paperwork

Pay: This W2 position pays $23.00/hour. Employees who work 30 or more hours a week are eligible for health benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance. Colorado is an at-will employment state.

Hiring Process: Our hiring process begins with a thorough review of resumes to identify candidates who align well with our company's needs. If your resume stands out, you will receive a call for an initial phone screen. Following a successful phone screen, we will invite you to an in-person interview with the hiring manager and other relevant management team members. Should you advance past this stage, a job offer will be extended to you no less than 24 hours later. After the offer is accepted, we conduct a background check and proceed with online onboarding.

Assessments will be scored based on answering the question, and proper use of grammar and written communication. Please do not write "see resume" or "can be discussed during the interview" as your answer. We are looking for answers with specific examples and/or thorough, multiple sentence answers to the questions.

During the interview, we ask that you use the S.T.A.R. technique. The STAR technique is a structured method used to answer behavioral interview questions by clearly outlining a Situation, Task, Action, and Result. This approach helps candidates provide comprehensive and well-organized responses that showcase their skills and experiences effectively, and helps candidates provide answers that are coherent, concise, and impactful, making it easier for interviewers to assess their competencies and fit for the role.

We will review your application and reach out if we think you're a good match. Due to a high volume of applications, please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application; failure to follow this direction will reject your application, as it shows that you may not follow directions and/or read directions thoroughly.

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• high school diploma or GED
• pass required national background check
• eligible to legally use a firearm
• previous firearm experience
• valid driver's license
• clean driving record
• able to work the posted hours without modification
• able to obey all traffic laws, signs, and regulations at all times

Physical Requirements:

• able to train and become certified to use an approved firearm
• ability to use/maintain/operate/manipulate firearm, handcuffs, and other issued gear
• able to stand for up to eight hours at a time
• able to sit down frequently throughout your shift
• able to get in and out of a vehicle dozens of times throughout your shift
• able to pass company basic hand-to-hand course
• able to walk around an up and down stairs frequently throughout your shift
• able to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted
• able to wear issued gear belt for the entire duration of your assigned shift