Security Officer Lead

Description

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Security Officer Lead.

Salary: $52,008.00 - $68,628.00 Annually.

Location:

Boulder County, CO.

Job Type: Full-time.

Job Number: 6805(SU4).

Department:
Public Works.

Opening Date: 08/06/2026.

Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm at 515 Coffman St, Longmont, Colorado. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $52,008.00 - $60,318.00 Annually.

• Phone Screening:
  Week of August 31st
• First Round Interviews:
  Week of August 31st
• Second Round Interviews:
  Week of September 7th
• Reference Check:
  Week of September 7th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit student aid.gov for more information.

• Makes rounds of interiors and exteriors of assigned county buildings, checking for general security
• Guards against theft and destruction of property
• Questions persons in unauthorized areas and escorts them from area or building, if necessary
• Reports unusual behavior or problems to proper authorities as appropriate
• Assists county employees and the public by providing information regarding security, as well as county facilities, programs and services, in person, in writing and over the phone
• Assists in administering door access systems for all county facilities, with the exception of prisoner control areas, such as the county jail
• Assists with training, planning and response to emergency situations
• Calls for emergency medical assistance for ill and injured persons if necessary
• Issues tickets for parking ordinance violations and discuss nature of violation with motorists as necessary
• Delivers deposits from county offices to designated banks
• Performs general courier duties for county departments, as needed
• Assists in hiring, training and guiding security officers, ensuring effective performance and adequate coverage of security functions
• Oversees daily operations of assigned sites and officers
• Evaluates the effectiveness of security operations at assigned sites and recommends improvements to security supervisor
• Acts as liaison between County departments/building occupants and local law enforcement
• Notifies supervisor of incident trends and requests for service and offers suggestions
• Assists supervisor in performance appraisals and disciplinary actions of lower-level employees
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned in emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE:

When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager.

If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• 2 (two) years of experience in building security work

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please .

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting.

• Applicants must have current CPR certification at the time of hire.
• Applicants must pass a drug test.

• 1 (one) year of security experience in a lead capacity
• De-escalation skills, training and techniques
• Working knowledge of card access systems management, card printing, troubleshooting system issues

• Knowledge of industry standards related to physical security
• Knowledge and understanding of the technical and operating methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the design and maintenance of security system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public
• Competency in operating a computer and applicable software including door access systems and security alert systems such as Alertus
• Basic knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques
• Working knowledge…