Mountain Security Gate Guards Needed

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

This is a great steppingstone for someone who is looking to take their career in security to the next level! Whether you have prior security experience, pre/post law enforcement or military - apply with us today! As in any security position, the candidate needs to be constantly aware of their surroundings and is position is perfect for someone who enjoys working independently with lots of responsibility.

• We set you up for success! Citadel Security USA provides its employees with local training programs and company uniforms.
• Growing Company: Company growth = career growth! We have full-time and part-time positions available!
• Other Work: All employees have the option to work Special Events in the area for more hours each week.
• Paychecks: Our regular payroll schedule is weekly - so you'll have money every week! We also have the flexibility to get you paid daily!
• Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurances.
• Other Benefits: Citadel Security USA provides a 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Savings Plan to all employees with a generous immediate vesting employer match.
• Time Off: Citadel Security USA gifts full-time employees with a bank of Paid Time Off (PTO) and we offer all employees the Colorado Sick Pay Leave.
• Referral Program: Refer someone you know and get $50.00!

PAY INFORMATION

• $24.53 per hour
• Non-exempt position (eligible for overtime when applicable under state law)

THE LOCATION

The Dillon Reservoir, also known as Lake Dillon, is a large and fresh reservoir for the city and metro areas of Denver and is owned and operated by The Denver Water Board. This reservoir is located in Dillon, Colorado, which is in Summit County and borders other small mountain towns such as: Frisco and Silverthorne. The Reservoir covers just over 3000 acres with 25 miles of pine-forested shoreline. 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 Armed Security Officers to join our team. This position will patrol the interior and exterior of the Dillon Dam/Reservoir in Colorado's Summit County - which is considered a "critical infrastructure site". All Armed Security Officers must legally possess a firearm (we will train), and additional certifications are highly valued, such as a baton permit, pepper spray permit, and CPR certification. 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. We have current openings for 12-hour day shift and 12-hour night shift positions working a rotating schedule of 4 days on and 3 days off, then 3 days on and 4 days off.

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.

THE COMPANY

Citadel Security USA is a veteran owned security company and one of the most trusted security providers in the industry. Established in 2007, Citadel Security became an industry leader in managing complex, multi-site security projects for our clients. Our strategic partnership approach utilizes a security threat matrix and integrates modern security techniques to minimize the overall risk.

Our company is currently hiring for full-time and part-time, security & public safety professionals who are ready to take their training and experience to a whole new level. Increase your customer service skills while serving your community.

At Citadel Security we like to develop our Security, Safety, and Loss Prevention professionals to become part of our professional brand. We strive to provide our clients with a customer service approach toward security and public safety. Unlike many large security brands our management has established our company as a blue-collar employee-oriented company!

Citadel Security USA is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.