Armed Security Guard

Cheyenne Mountain School District; Security (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Savings Account

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

Cheyenne Mountain School District is seeking an armed Security Guard to protect campuses in Colorado. The position requires passing extensive background checks, a psychological evaluation, range qualification, and drug screening; a valid Colorado driver’s license is required.

Candidates must have POST certification or equivalent training, CPR and First Aid upon hire. The job runs 11:00 am–7:30 pm for 182 days per year, with full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability,

Qualifications

• Must pass extensive background checks, psychological evaluation, range qualification and drug screening.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license is required for hire.
• POST Certification or equivalent training, or related law enforcement education/experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire.

Skills

Background checks

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Psychological evaluation

Range qualification

Education

POST Certification

Police academy or training

Law enforcement education

Security-related experience

Job description

• Position Type: Security/ Armed Security Guard
• Candidate must qualify for employment by passing additional extensive background checks, psychological evaluation, range qualification, and drug screening
• Valid Colorado driver's license is required for hire
• Have or be eligible for current Peace Officer's Standard Training (POST) Certification; or completion of a state-certified police academy or military police training academy; or job-related knowledge which may be gained by at least two(2) years in law enforcement, or two (2) years education in law enforcement or police science, or at least 3 years experience in other security related field
• CPR and First Aid certification required upon hire

Hours/Days

8 hours/day
11:00 am to 7:30 pm (Schedule may vary)
182 days/year

Salary Range

$26.09 to $34.93 per hour
Salary based on experience and education
Full-time benefits apply

Benefits

Cheyenne Mountain School District offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, supplemental coverages, flexible savings account, EAP, and paid time off benefits.

Last Day To Apply

Position will remain open for a minimum of five business days from the posting date and will remain open until filled.

Starting Date

On or around August 24, 2026

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 3:58:39 AM CST.

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