Armed Security Guard - LC

Description

Job Title: Armed Security Guard

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Compensation: $24.55 - $25.55/hour (based on site assignment)

Schedule: Day & Swing Available;
Full Time

Final date to receive applications: October 30, 2026

Precision Security Team is seeking reliable, highly motivated Armed Security Guards for multiple openings supporting a government contract. In this role, Armed Security Guards are responsible for protecting client personnel, property, assets, and information while maintaining a visible, professional security presence within government facilities.

This position requires strong situational awareness, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure. Successful candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing conditions, and respond appropriately to security incidents and emergencies while demonstrating Precision Security Team’s standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Please Note:

Precision Security Team provides security services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Schedule flexibility, dependable attendance, and punctuality are essential. PST maintains a zero-tolerance attendance policy.
This assignment also requires meeting the client's background screening and grooming standards described below.

• Maintain a visible and professional security presence to deter criminal activity, unauthorized access, and other security concerns.
• Monitor assigned facilities and property through patrols, surveillance systems, alarm monitoring platforms, and direct observation.
• Conduct routine, random, and targeted patrols on foot or in a designated security vehicle, including inspections of buildings, grounds, parking areas, restricted areas, and other designated locations.
• Identify, assess, and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, operational irregularities, policy violations, and potential security threats.
• Perform patrols and security checks in accordance with client requirements, site-specific conditions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Respond to and investigate security concerns, disturbances, suspicious activity, policy violations, alarms, and emergencies.
• Apply de-escalation techniques, critical thinking, and sound judgment to address situations safely and professionally.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, emergency responders, clients, supervisors, and other appropriate personnel as necessary.

• Monitor and control access to assigned facilities, restricted areas, and secured locations.
• Verify identities, credentials, and authorization as required.
• Grant or deny access in accordance with client requirements, company policies, and site-specific SOPs.

• Complete accurate and timely incident reports, activity logs, patrol records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, employees, visitors, supervisors, emergency personnel, and members of the public.
• Utilize required security and business technology, including smartphones, reporting and scheduling platforms, CCTV and surveillance systems, and other assigned systems or equipment.

• Safely carry, operate, and maintain firearms, handcuffs, and other assigned security equipment in accordance with company policy, training requirements, and applicable laws.
• Maintain all required firearms qualifications, certifications, and training standards.

• Safeguard confidential and proprietary information related to client operations, personnel, technology, equipment, security procedures, and business practices.
• Exercise appropriate discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

• Follow Precision Security Team policies, client requirements, post orders, and site-specific SOPs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Precision Security Team or the client to support operational and security needs.

• Committed to safety, security, and professional service.
• Calm, confident, and decisive under pressure.
• Observant, dependable, and capable of exercising sound judgment.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Tech-savvy and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Maintains a clean, professional appearance that meets company and client…