Protection Specialist

Are you looking to build your security career or begin a career in security?

Pikes Peak Security is searching for individuals with a passion for protecting their community for an Armed Protection Specialist-Flex position.

Why Pikes Peak Security? Here at Pikes Peak Security, we excel in the security world due to our professionalism, integrity, and quality personnel. We only hire protection specialists with verified experience that have good character, tact and understand the true meaning of comradery. Because we look for the best of the best, we can provide our clients with peace of mind that our guards are dependable, polite but firm, and tactful in conversations with their clients and personnel. Another reason we succeed in our field is because of our vigilant training program, we ensure each one of our guards are prepared and ready to be on any site. We also have a career path that is individually driven meaning you determine how quickly you progress based on your drive.

Offered Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay range ( compensation based on equal pay to equal work act) Pay Range pending on position $18.25 - $21.00 per hour.
• Eligibility for higher starting pay range based on experience and having a CCW.
• Potential pay raise after initial 90 days of employment.
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• High quality training courses.
• Company issued uniform and equipment (limitations do apply)
• Supplemental insurance (Accident, critical care, hospital, disability) at employee cost.
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance at employee cost
• Company sponsored 401k.
• Paid Sick Leave (per Colorado Law.)
• Eligible for Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment.
• Referral Program

What do we look for in a candidate?

We look for individuals with experience in any branch of the US Military, Law
Enforcement, or previous security guard experience. If you have experience in any of these fields with a minimum total of 2 years, apply and potentially begin your career with Pikes Peak Security! (All experience must be verifiable.)

Required Qualifications:

• Military, Law Enforcement, or previous Armed Security Guard experience; minimum of 2 years.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Eligibility to work in the United States of America

Skills:

• Decision-Making
• Interpersonal skills
• Work well under pressure
• Objectivity
• Excellent judgement
• Integrity
• Dependability
• Reporting Skills
• Emotional Control
• Technology Savvy
• Good verbal and written
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

General Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prompt arrival to job site and fully prepared prior to starting shift.
• Adhere to all post orders without deviation.
• Completion of quality and in-depth reports.
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property
• Monitoring surveillance equipment
• Inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points
• Permitting or denying entry
• Loss and damage prevention by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedure.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities, witness interview, and obtaining signatures.
• Escorting wrongdoers or trespassers from areas.
• Effectively and maturely communicate with clients, client representatives, co-workers, management, and the public.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness and ability to remain calm during high stress situations.
• Always be prepared to utilize a variety of levels of force based on the circumstances while keeping in mind that each individual is responsible for their own actions and your actions must always be professional in nature regardless of the situation at hand.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the shift in duty gear.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours at a time with minimal accommodations.
• Must be able and willing to use physical force if necessary and within accordance of the law.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time during large events with minimal accommodations.
• Ability to climb and descend several flights of stairs as needed based on site.
• Occasionally carry, lift, or transport duty equipment and/or person ranging from weights of approximately 35 lbs. to 180 lbs. at any given moment.
• Able to consistently, technically, and safely operate a computer, radio, firearms, handcuffs, vehicles, and other equipment required for the job.

Working Conditions and Requirements:

• Flexible schedule and sites and ability to work any shift given (day, night, overnight, weekday, weekends)
• Willing to work and travel from Colorado Springs to Denver.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening upon hiring and randomly.
• Must have reliable and personally owned transportation capable of safe transportation to job site through any Colorado weather conditions.
• Participate and pass in annual and quarterly training (firearms qualification and certification trainings)
• Must be willing and able to obtain a Colorado Springs Guard Card within the first month of employment.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a Conceal Carry Permit within the first 6 months of employment.

Schedule and Shift Information:

We are a 24/7 business.

• Monday to Sunday.
• Day, night, and overnight shifts
• Holidays
• Events
• 4/8/10/12-hour shifts

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.25 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Do you own your own reliable transportation to get to any jobsite through any type of common Colorado weather conditions?
• Do you fully understand the job description and confidently meet all the listed requirements?

Experience:

• Military, Law Enforcement, or Security required.: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21