We’re Hiring for Security Jobs in Denver and Colorado Springs
You have the power to safeguard our community by joining the Pikes Peak Security team. We work with top-tier candidates and committed professionals like you, eager to join the ranks and become protection specialists. While there are prerequisites for certain security positions, everyone is encouraged to apply today, as we have multiple job openings for candidates of all skill levels.
Browse Our Security Guard and Protection Specialist Opportunities
We’re urgently ready to hire but need exceptional candidates like you to apply. Review our current job openings and security guard positions we’re looking to fill quickly so you can get to work immediately.
Flex -Armed Protection Specialist
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.50 – $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Why Pikes Peak Security? At Pikes Peak Security, we excel in the security world due to our professionalism, integrity, and quality personnel. We only hire protection specialists with verified experience who have good character, tact, and understand the true meaning of comradery. Because we look for the best of the best, we can provide our clients with peace of mind that our guards are dependable, polite but firm, and tactful in conversations with their clients and personnel. Another reason we succeed in our field is because of our vigilant training program; we ensure each one of our guards is prepared and ready to be on any site. We also have an individually driven career path, meaning you determine how quickly you progress based on your drive.
Offered Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive pay range (compensation based on equal pay to equal work act)
- Eligibility for higher starting pay range based on experience and having a CCW
- Potential pay raise after initial 90 days of employment
- Bi-weekly pay
- High-quality training courses
- Company-issued uniform and equipment (limitations do apply)
- Supplemental insurance (accident, critical care, hospital, disability) at employee cost
- Company-paid life insurance
- Health, vision, and dental insurance at employee cost
- Company-sponsored 401k
- Paid sick leave (per Colorado Law)
- Eligible for paid time off (PTO) after one year of employment
- Referral program
What We Look for in a Candidate
We look for individuals with experience in any branch of the US military, law
enforcement, or previous security guard experience. If you have experience in any of these fields with a minimum total of 2 years, apply and potentially begin your career with Pikes Peak Security! (All experience must be verifiable.)
Required Qualifications:
- Military, law enforcement, or previous armed security guard experience; minimum of 2 years.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Eligibility to work in the United States of America
Skills:
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal skills
- Work well under pressure
- Objectivity
- Excellent judgment
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Reporting skills
- Emotional Control
- Technology savvy
- Good verbal and written
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
General Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prompt arrival to job site and fully prepared prior to starting shift
- Adhere to all post orders without deviation
- Completion of quality and in-depth reports
- Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property
- Monitoring surveillance equipment
- Inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points
- Permitting or denying entry
- Loss and damage prevention by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedure
- Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities, witness interview, and obtaining signatures
- Escorting wrongdoers or trespassers from areas
- Effectively and maturely communicate with clients, client representatives, co-workers, management, and the public
- Maintain a high level of situational awareness and ability to remain calm during high stress situations
- Always be prepared to utilize a variety of levels of force based on the circumstances while keeping in mind that each individual is responsible for their own actions and your actions must always be professional in nature regardless of the situation at hand
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the shift in duty gear
- Ability to stand for up to 12 hours at a time with minimal accommodations
- Must be able and willing to use physical force if necessary and within accordance of the law
- Ability to walk for extended periods of time during large events with minimal accommodations
- Ability to climb and descend several flights of stairs as needed based on site.
- Occasionally carry, lift, or transport duty equipment and/or person ranging from weights of approximately 35 lbs. to 180 lbs. at any given moment
- Able to consistently, technically, and safely operate a computer, radio, firearms, handcuffs, vehicles, and other equipment required for the job
Working Conditions and Requirements:
- Flexible schedule and sites and ability to work any shift given (day, night, overnight, weekday, weekends)
- Willing to work and travel from Colorado Springs to Denver
- Must pass a background check and drug screening upon hiring and randomly
- Must have reliable and personally owned transportation capable of safe transportation to job site through any Colorado weather conditions
- Participate and pass in annual and quarterly training (firearms qualification and certification trainings)
- Must be willing and able to obtain a Colorado Springs Guard Card within the first month of employment
- Must be willing and able to obtain a concealed carry permit within the first six months of employment
Schedule and Shift Information:
We are a 24/7 business
- Monday to Sunday
- Day, night, and overnight shifts
- Holidays
- Events
- 4/8/10/12-hour shifts
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
Do you own your own reliable transportation to get to any jobsite through any type of common Colorado weather conditions?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Protection Specialist
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 – $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Pikes Peak Security is searching for individuals passionate about protecting their community for an Unarmed Protection Specialist Position. This position requires Taser/OC certification. (Training is provided.)
Why Pikes Peak Security? At Pikes Peak Security, we excel in the security world due to our professionalism, integrity, and quality personnel. We only hire protection specialists with verified experience who have good character, tact, and understand the true meaning of comradery. Because we look for the best of the best, we can provide our clients with peace of mind that our guards are dependable, polite but firm, and tactful in conversations with their clients and personnel. Another reason we succeed in our field is because of our vigilant training program; we ensure each one of our guards is prepared and ready to be on any site. We also have an individually driven career path, meaning you determine how quickly you progress based on your drive.
Offered Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive pay range (compensation based on equal pay to equal work act)
- Eligibility for higher starting pay range based on experience and having a CCW
- Potential pay raise after initial 90 days of employment
- Bi-weekly pay
- High-quality training courses
- Company-issued uniform and equipment (limitations do apply)
- Supplemental insurance (accident, critical care, hospital, disability) at employee cost
- Company-paid life insurance
- Health, vision, and dental insurance at employee cost
- Company-sponsored 401k
- Paid sick leave (per Colorado Law)
- Eligible for paid time off (PTO) after one year of employment
- Referral program
What We Look for in a Candidate
We look for individuals with experience in any branch of the US military, law
enforcement, or previous security guard experience. If you have experience in any of these fields with a minimum total of 2 years, apply and potentially begin your career with Pikes Peak Security! (All experience must be verifiable.)
Required Qualifications:
- Military, law enforcement, or previous armed security guard experience; minimum of 2 years.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Eligibility to work in the United States of America
Skills:
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal skills
- Work well under pressure
- Objectivity
- Excellent judgment
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Reporting skills
- Emotional Control
- Technology savvy
- Good verbal and written
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
General Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prompt arrival to job site and fully prepared prior to starting shift
- Adhere to all post orders without deviation
- Completion of quality and in-depth reports
- Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property
- Monitoring surveillance equipment
- Inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points
- Permitting or denying entry
- Loss and damage prevention by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedure
- Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities, witness interview, and obtaining signatures
- Escorting wrongdoers or trespassers from areas
- Effectively and maturely communicate with clients, client representatives, co-workers, management, and the public
- Maintain a high level of situational awareness and ability to remain calm during high stress situations
- Always be prepared to utilize a variety of levels of force based on the circumstances while keeping in mind that each individual is responsible for their own actions and your actions must always be professional in nature regardless of the situation at hand
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the shift in duty gear
- Ability to stand for up to 12 hours at a time with minimal accommodations
- Must be able and willing to use physical force if necessary and within accordance of the law
- Ability to walk for extended periods of time during large events with minimal accommodations
- Ability to climb and descend several flights of stairs as needed based on site.
- Occasionally carry, lift, or transport duty equipment and/or person ranging from weights of approximately 35 lbs. to 180 lbs. at any given moment
- Able to consistently, technically, and safely operate a computer, radio, firearms, handcuffs, vehicles, and other equipment required for the job
Working Conditions and Requirements:
- Flexible schedule and sites and ability to work any shift given (day, night, overnight, weekday, weekends)
- Must pass a background check and drug screening upon hiring and randomly
- Must have reliable and personally owned transportation capable of safe transportation to job site through any Colorado weather conditions
- Participate and pass in annual and quarterly training (firearms qualification and certification trainings)
- Participate and pass in annual and quarterly training
- Must be willing and able to obtain a Colorado Springs Guard Card within the first month of employment
Schedule and Shift Information:
We are a 24/7 business
- Monday to Sunday
- Day, night, and overnight shifts
- Holidays
- Events
- 8/10/12-hour shifts
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
Do you own your own reliable transportation to get to any jobsite through any type of common Colorado weather conditions?
Experience:
Military, Law Enforcement, or Security Guard: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Know the Hiring Qualifications and Criteria for Security Guard Personnel
Some positions require you to meet specific qualifications. If you’re in the process of fulfilling those, that is a great first step. Reach out to Pikes Peak Security once you’ve completed your training before applying. We’ll ask you to provide supporting documentation, and previous employer references to be considered a qualified applicant. Familiarize yourself with the qualifications, and if you have any questions, reach out to us.
Applicants must have at least one of the following:
- Active military or veteran with at least 2-3 years of verifiable experience (DD214 Member 4)
- Law enforcement or corrections background with up-to-date copies of training records required
- Security personnel with at least two years of experience as a guard or protection specialist
See the Advantages of Joining Colorado’s Best Security Agency
Pikes Peak Security supports team members through a self-paced, 3-tier career progression program. All employees start at Tier 1, with compensation ranging from $17.75 to $21.00 per hour. Eligible guards may receive special compensation, and yearly performance reviews determine raises. We offer a wide range of benefits, though we do not sponsor work visas.
Accrue Sick
Time
We follow state requirements for sick time accrual, where you can earn up to 48 hours annually.
Life Insurance Coverage
Sign up for a life insurance policy paid by the company to protect you and
your loved ones.
Helpful Supplemental Insurance
We provide access to voluntary supplemental insurance at employee cost
for gap coverage.
Paid Time
Off
After one year of valued security service with us, you’re eligible to
earn paid time off (PTO).
Generous 401K
Plan
Save for retirement with a 401K plan without matching, an option
you’ll want to invest in.
Paid Employee
Training
Get paid while you learn basic security tactics, company policies, and qualified firearms training.
Medical Health
Care
Join our medical care plan when you elect for health insurance benefits at an affordable cost.
Annual Growth Training
Get yearly, paid education on equipment protocols, report writing, first aid, and job-related skills.
Company Equipment Provided
You’ll receive Pikes Peak Security gear and necessary equipment to do your job successfully.
Fast Hiring Process
We need your help to ensure a smooth hiring process so you can onboard quickly to start work.
Take the First Step to Join the Pikes Peak Security Team
We’re actively looking to hire multiple qualified candidates and employees. Applications are kept on file for up to two years. You can apply online through our job listings or take these steps to reach out to us directly:
Step #1
Prepare your cover letter, resume, and supporting documents.
Step #2
Email documents to founder@pikespeaksecurity.com. adminhrasst@pikespeaksecurity.com, and opsasst@pikespeaksecurity.com
Step #3
Expect to hear back from our HR department for interview next steps.
Secure Your Future with Us
Now that you’ve explored the open positions, it’s time to make a difference in helping keep others safe while advancing your skills in the security industry with Pikes Peak Security. We offer growth and a rewarding career with an established, trusted security company serving Denver, Colorado Springs, and surrounding communities. Secure your interview and future with us before the positions fill up.
Apply to Pikes Peak Security, LLC
All Applicants: Please allow five business days after submitting your paperwork before calling our office; thank you for your patience. (We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.)
