Protective Security Officer

Triple Canopy; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 43,881 - 62,497; Full time

Job summary

Triple Canopy is seeking an armed guard in Grand Junction, Colorado. This role is vital for ensuring the security and safety of personnel and property, requiring active monitoring and response to emergencies.

Candidates must possess extensive security or law enforcement experience, be at least 21 years old, and demonstrate proficiency with a handgun. The position offers an hourly rate starting at $38.61 with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Two years of security or one year of law enforcement experience.
• Firearms training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security protection and access control.
• Report/respond to unusual or emergency situations.
• Control ingress/egress into security areas.
• Prevent/report violations of security and safety rules.

Skills

Firearms training

Physical capability

Security protocol knowledge

Report writing in English

Education

High School education or GED equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

In accordance with DHS protocols, the armed guard force is concerned with all matters relating to the security of the command, which include providing security and safety for personnel, property, facilities, and assets, entry control point services to ensure unauthorized personnel, property, equipment, vessels or vehicles are deterred and denied facility ingress and egress as well as safeguarding the facility against sabotage or any other incident that might jeopardize the normal operation of the command, such as theft, robbery, riot, lawlessness, demonstrations, etc.

HOURLY RATE: $38.61+ H/W $5.65

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide security protection and access control.
• Provide security protection for all government property, classified material and personnel within assigned areas of responsibility to preclude unauthorized access, theft, or intentional destruction.
• Report/respond to unusual or emergency situations.
• Be alert for potential security, property or safety concerns and initiate the appropriate actions.
• Control ingress/egress into and/or out of posted/controlled/security areas.
• Prevent/report all violations of security and safety rules and regulations.
• Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all security and guard orders, written and oral, pertaining to the assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States or Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possesses a verifiable honorable discharge from, any component of the United States Armed Forces.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have a Social Security Card issued by the Social Security Administration, which bears the individual's name and social security number.
• A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed), or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full‑duty status with a full‑service police department in a municipality, state, or federal enforcement department within the US, and have resigned or retired in good standing; or a minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any US Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard) component.
• Firearms training and firearms qualifications, and company certifications meet state/federal certifications.
• Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Familiarity with securing facilities and/or vehicles at a fixed location.
• Physically capable of standing a 12‑hour post.
• High School education or GED equivalent.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical exam.
• Ability to pass MRPT suitability requirements.
• Demonstrable Proficiency with a Handgun.

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet