Security Guard

University Hill Security LLC; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hill Security LLC in Boulder, CO is seeking a Security Guard to maintain a safe environment at events and private properties. The role involves monitoring entrances, conducting patrols, managing access control, and responding to incidents while coordinating with organizers.

You will support event operations through crowd management, enforce rules, document incidents, and contact EMS or police when needed. The position emphasizes professionalism, situational awareness, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience or interest in private security or event security.
• Calm under pressure with sound judgment.
• Follows established security procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Good situational awareness and ability to report incidents.
• Team player with clear communication to staff and management.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Previous security, military, or law enforcement experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrances and common areas.
• Conduct security patrols and manage access control.
• Respond to security incidents or unusual activity.
• Support event operations through crowd management.
• Observe guest activity and enforce event rules.
• Communicate with event organizers as needed.
• Document incidents and contact emergency services when appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Situational awareness

Team player

Incident reporting

Communication

Mobility (stand/walk)

Job description

Company Description

University Hill Security LLC is a private security company based in Boulder, Colorado, providing professional security services for large events, private parties, fraternity events, and other gatherings. Our services include event security, crowd management, event staffing, and security consulting. We focus on maintaining safe, organized environments through professional personnel, proactive security practices, and reliable client service.

Role Description

The Security Guard is an on-site role based in Boulder, CO, responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment at events and private properties. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring entrances and common areas, conducting security patrols, managing access control, and responding to security incidents or unusual activity. Security Guards will support event operations through crowd management, monitoring guest activity, enforcing event rules, and helping maintain an orderly environment. The role also involves communicating with event organizers, documenting incidents when necessary, and contacting emergency services or law enforcement when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally with clients, guests, and event attendees.


• Experience or interest in private security, event security, crowd management, access control, or related fields.


• Ability to remain calm under pressure and use sound judgment in challenging situations.


• Ability to follow established security procedures, safety protocols, and emergency response procedures.


• Strong awareness of surroundings and ability to identify and respond appropriately to potential safety concerns.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a security team and communicate with event staff and management.


• Basic incident reporting and documentation skills are preferred.


• Ability to stand, walk, and remain attentive for extended periods.


• Prior security, military, law enforcement, event staff, or customer service experience is beneficial.


• Security certifications or training are an advantage.