Security Gate Guards Needed For Gross Reservoir - Pay Starts at $23.50/Hour
Boulder, CO / Westminster, CO / Lakewood, CO / Golden, CO / Denver, CO / Broomfield, CO / Brighton, CO
Colorado – Front Range Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Role: Security Officer (Unarmed)
Location: Gross Reservoir (~45 min SW of Boulder, CO)
Shift: 12 Hours
Pay: $23.50
Requirements: Reliable transportation (in the mountains)
THE LOCATION
The Gross Reservoir has been known as "the best kept secret in Boulder County" and dates back to being built in 1954. This reservoir supplies water for the Denver area and regulates the runoffs from the mountains. The reservoir covers 440 acres and is a great place for boating, camping, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing. If you're looking for the perfect spot to enjoy the water and mountains - this place, is it to experience nature and being just outside of the city!
THE POSITION
We are looking for Security Officers / Gate Guards to join our team. This position will patrol the Gross Reservoir in Colorado's Boulder County. 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.
Job Functions
- Security Presence & Defense: Serve as the first line of defense for client and site
- Hazard Awareness: Identify and address safety concerns
- Risk Assessment: Conduct ongoing risk evaluations
- Access Control: Manage access to restricted areas and information
- Guidance: Direct and assist patrons, visitors, and staff
- Customer Service: Deliver positive interactions with a pleasant and helpful demeanor
- Collaboration: Work with local law enforcement and other security personnel to maintain the highest safety standards
- Incident Documentation: Record and report all security and safety incidents and concerns
- Mountain and Seasonal Preparedness: Maintain situational awareness and adapt to remote and challenging conditions, including adverse weather
Requirements
- Employment Eligibility: Provide documents to confirm eligibility and verify authorization to work in the US
- Age: 18+
- Education: High School diploma or GED
- Attitude: Maintain a calm, professional, and customer service-oriented demeanor
- Language Skills: Fluent in English speaking, reading/writing. Spanish is a bonus
- Screening: Ability to pass a urinalysis (site dependent) and criminal background check
- Transportation: Reliable transportation to and from work (4WD highly recommended)
- Tech Literacy: Basic technology skills and ownership of a working smartphone and accessible email account
- Physical Ability: Can stand, sit, walk, jog, crouch, bend over, and carry 50lbs in a variety of weather conditions and work environments
Essential Job Functions
- Provide a security presence at our client's site(s) to detect and deter all possible threats.
- Must be able to perform a variety of fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions and/or taking actions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols.
- Provide a first layer defense against active threats, trespassers, and unauthorized persons on site(s).
- Visibly watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
- Provide access control and the monitoring of entrances, exits, perimeters, and surrounding areas.
- Through roving patrols, monitor vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Ability to conduct traffic control as needed.
- Identify, report, delay or detain persons who violate rules and regulations.
- Maintain a professional work environment which provides the highest level of customer service while maintaining the highest level of safety and security.
- Ability to work independently and to adapt to various work-paces while always maintaining a high-level of attentiveness and energy.
- Ability to work in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, military units and local, state and government agencies.
- Safeguard and maintain highly sensitive and confidential information.
- Conduct ongoing threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments at assigned sites.
- Exercise sound operational judgment and flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges.
- Provide customer service to our client by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
- Respond to and submit reports on all security incidents.
- Perform additional tasks, related duties, projects, and special assignments as assigned by the reporting manager or client.
Qualification Requirements
- Provide credible references and I-9 Employment Eligibility Documentation (legal eligibility to work in the U.S.).
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- 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.
$23.50 - $23.50 an hour
**$50 per successful referral**
Why Join Citadel Security USA?
Quick Setup for Success: We want you to excel in your role. We provide paid local trainings, company uniforms, and the skills you'll need to succeed.
Competitive Pay: Your hard work is rewarded with a fair and competitive wage.
Referral Program: Earn $50 for every successful referral!
Weekly Paychecks: Receive weekly pay. Daily payment options available for added flexibility!
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- AD&D, Short/Long-Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match
- PTO
- CO Sick Pay and FAMLI Leave
Citadel Security USA is a veteran-owned company that has been trusted in the industry since 2007. We specialize in complex security operations and threat mitigation while investing in our employees to help them grow into skilled professionals. Join a team dedicated to public safety, security excellence, and integrity.
