Unarmed Security Guard

advancedprofessionalsecurity; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Professional Security (APS) urgently seeks Unarmed Security Guards to protect clients and their properties from criminal activity, trespassing, and other security threats. Candidates should remain calm under high-pressure situations, show patience, and possess excellent observational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate has prior surveillance experience, preferably from a law‑enforcement environment, and can clearly identify potential risks and threats.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Security guard training certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, and stand or sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance: Patrol assigned grounds or buildings regularly; investigate suspicious activity; review CCTV and monitor crowds. Verify entry credentials, secure doors, windows, and gates, and escort employees or trespassers out of the property.
• Investigation: Respond promptly to alerts, secure the scene and relevant individuals, and notify local authorities. Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Surveillance experience

Education

High school diploma

Security guard training certification

Tools

CCTV surveillance

Job description

Advanced Professional Security (APS) urgently seeks Unarmed Security Guards to protect clients and their properties from criminal activity, trespassing, and other security threats. Candidates should remain calm under high-pressure situations, show patience, and possess excellent observational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate has prior surveillance experience, preferably from a law‑enforcement environment, and can clearly identify potential risks and threats.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance: Patrol assigned grounds or buildings regularly; investigate suspicious activity; review CCTV and monitor crowds. Verify entry credentials, secure doors, windows, and gates, and escort employees or trespassers out of the property.
• Investigation: Respond promptly to alerts, secure the scene and relevant individuals, and notify local authorities. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Security guard training certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, and stand or sit for long periods.

Compensation

Compensation: Begins at $20.00 DOE. This listing will remain open as our needs and those of our clients are consistently changing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. Hiring, compensation, training, evaluation, and termination decisions are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.