Armed Guard job description

• We set you up for success! Company provides its employees with training programs and uniforms.
• Growing Company: Company growth = career growth! We have full-time and part-time positions available.
• Other Work: This is also a great position where the candidate can also work Special Events in the area for more hours each week.
• Paychecks: Our regular payroll schedule is weekly - so you'll have money every week! We also have the flexibility to get you paid daily!
• Colorado Sick Pay Leave: Eligible up to 48 hours that are accrued in a calendar year.
• Other Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurances as well as Paid Time Off.
• Referral Program: Refer someone you know and get $50.00!

PAY RATE

$15.00 - $26.00 per hour (depending on court location)

THE LOCATION

In general, Colorado is noted for its lustrous landscape of mountains, forests, tall plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers and desert lands. Did you know that the largest flat-top mountain in the world is located in Colorado? It is known as Grand Mesa. Colorado houses the largest number of wildlife reserves, which is over 200 reserves! Other interesting facts include that the largest and most revered rodeo in the world takes place in Colorado. It is known as the “Western Stock Show”.

THE POSITION

We are looking for Armed Court Guards to join our team to work at courthouses throughout Colorado. This position will patrol the interior and exterior of facilities and monitor a closed-circuit television feed to prevent unauthorized access and limit other incidents. Armed Court Guards must legally possess a firearm (we will train), and additional certifications are highly valued, such as a baton permit, pepper spray permit, and CPR certification. You must be able to collaborate with the other members of our team to limit any potential risks. We expect each infraction to be thoroughly investigated and properly documented. Our ideal candidate has military, law enforcement, or security experience. Courthouse locations in Colorado include: Fruita, Grand Junction, Rifle, Eagle, Aspen, and Glenwood Springs.

Qualification Requirements:

• Provide credible references and I-9 Employment Eligibility Documentation (legal eligibility to work in the U.S.).
• Ability to perform job tasks in an extremely professional manner in a customer service driven industry.
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Ability to pass a background check and have a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to stand and walk for several hours per shift.
• Reliable transportation and proximity to site(s).
• Basic computer skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Punctuality, never late.
• Must own a smartphone for scheduling and clocking in / out.
• Experience in CPR, first aid, firefighting and crowd control is preferred, but not required.
• Previous security or law enforcement experience preferred, but not required.

THE COMPANY

Citadel Security USA is a veteran owned security company and one of the most trusted security providers in the industry. Established in 2007, Citadel Security became an industry leader in managing complex, multi-site security projects for our clients. Our strategic partnership approach utilizes a security threat matrix and integrates modern security techniques to minimize the overall risk.

Our company is currently hiring for full-time and part-time, security & public safety professionals who are ready to take their training and experience to a whole new level. Increase your customer service skills while serving your community.

At Citadel Security we like to develop our Security, Safety, and Loss Prevention professionals to become part of our professional brand. We strive to provide our clients with a customer service approach toward security and public safety. Unlike many large security brands our management has established our company as a blue-collar employee-oriented company!

Citadel Security USA is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Continuity Global Solutions CGS - Kosovo, LLC (CGS - Kosovo) has contracted with Continuity Global Solutions, LLC (CGS), a U.S. global security company seeking career-minded professionals, to recruit for an active OCONUS U.S. Government contract in Eastern European Country of Kosovo in the city of Pristina. Whether you are just looking for a job in an exciting location with a growing company or simply want to get your foot in the door for a new career in an overseas security support opportunity in Kosovo, CGS - Kosovo represents a great opportunity join.

Contract for armed security guard (CSG) services to provide security, installation access control, conduct roving patrols, provide surveillance, monitoring and the overall safeguarding of an installation and its tenants. This is a United States Army installation, which includes all access gym and workout facility as well as a PX, Burger King, and MWR.

*Please note, due to a platform restriction, we are unable to correctly use Kosovo as the country of performance as the platform restricts county identifiers to those on the approved list of ISO Country Codes found here .
Requirements

Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen

Have two (2) years' experience in armed security, armed law enforcement, or have performed operations within the Armed Forces, civilian police or commercial security while armed within the past 10 years If U.S. military experience is included as referenced experience, candidate must have a DD214 within the last 10 years as verification

Must have completed a State recognized civilian security or law enforcement academy, or the completion of an armed forces security or law enforcement training program. (Verification of training, such as a training certificate/s or DD214 (honorable discharge) must be provided)

Have a current/active U.S. Passport

Be willing to undergo an NCIC/FBI criminal background report to include fingerprints. Must have a clean criminal history with no convictions or major traffic offenses

Must have experience and knowledge of security operations

Must have experience with basic force protection

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Must be medically fit and undergo medical testing

Must be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus with acceptable documentation of vaccination(s)

Must pass a Physical Ability Test (to include - run 1.5 miles in 17:30 minutes and 21 pushups in two minutes). This is strictly enforced and exceptions or waivers will not be allowed

Must be willing to undergo random drug testing upon request

Regular working hours are 48 hours per week. Due to the nature of the proposed employment, the employee may work on different schedules on different days of the week as assigned by a supervisor and may also be required to work additional hours beyond scheduled time

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

The candidate must maintain the necessary physical fitness to ensure accomplishment of assigned missions. This includes guard duties under local types of weather and terrain. The candidate must meet all physical and medical requirements as dictated by the U.S. Goevernment client's contract.

Benefits

First Year Completion Bonus

Sign on Bonus

Total annual base compensation package - $37K to $38K

*$34.07 (per hour) PLUS $4.85 Health & Welfare (per hour worked up to 40hours per week)! *

*Armed Facility Guard*

This position is under the direct supervision of the Project Manager for assigned shift of the US Federal Government and is responsible for providing protection and safekeeping of persons held under the authority of any United States statute. Our client's mission is to provide a safe environment in which Federal agencies conduct their business without fear of violence, crime or disorder.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Detention Officer performs various duties related to detention, safeguarding, security and escort of violators of immigration laws, exercises surveillance over detainees, and maintains order and discipline, attends to sheltering, feeding, and physical well-being of detainees. The Detention Officer guards detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings, recognizes potential hazardous health, safety, security, or discipline problems.

The tasks to be performed by Detention Officers shall include, but are not limited to:
* Guarding Federal detainees confined to a medical facility for treatment
* Escorting Federal detainees to and from local medical facilities for evaluation and treatment by physicians.
* Escorting Federal detainees to and from physician's office, or other areas of the medical facility or hospital, or for treatment, tests, etc.
* Escorting Federal detainees between Federal and non-Federal detention facilities and the Federal Courthouse for appearance or meetings before the Grand Jury, the Court, or US Attorney, etc.
* Escorting Federal detainees between detention facilities and/or the Justice Prisoner Alien Transportation System (JPATS) airlift site.
* Providing guard services within Federal Courthouse, Federal buildings, and the cellblock areas.
* Providing security for Government seized property.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of full time law enforcement, corrections officer, or military police experience monitoring detainees and dealing with security matters related to detainee handling and detention of detainees on a regular basis.
* Be a minimum of 21 years of age; fluent in speaking, reading, comprehending and writing English due to nature of the position.
* Must be a U.S. citizen;
* All employees shall have at least one year of experience as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or military police officer, a period of active-duty military experience (with an honorable discharge), or six months of experience as a security officer engaged in functions related to detaining civil or administrative detainees;
* Employees shall have at least one year of general experience that demonstrates the following:
* The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public;
* The ability to understand and apply written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations;
* Literacy and the ability to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions, and materials;
* The ability to write reports;
* Good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and the ability to render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his or her position responsibilities; and the ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, civil disturbances, and building evacuations.

* Possess a valid U.S. driver's license;
* Ability to provide quality customer service
* Reliable and have a strong work ethic
* Posses applicable State license and certification requirements to perform the assigned duties;
* Must be able to pass a background check covering the last 10 years and pass a drug screening due to the nature of the position.
* Must be able to pass a physical agility test if applicable; complete required training and pass examination.
* Candidates must be qualified for work under Exec Order 14042, Vaccine Mandate for workers on federal contracts.

WORKING CONDITIONS: With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
* Work is performed inside and outside the property with exposure to inclement weather and unpredictable crisis situations.
* Shift work required.
* Ability to remain on post up to four (4) consecutive hours without eating, drinking, or relieving bladder/bowels.
* Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping, up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors, during daytime or nighttime.

EOE/M/F/VET/Disabilities Employer VEVRAA Federal contractor \* priority referrals for protected veterans\* We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program VA License Number: 11-4665

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $32.41 per hour

Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Weekend availability

Work Location: One location