Top 411 Security guards Jobs in Thornton, Co

Armed School Security Guard - Full Time
Pilum —Brighton, CO
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Military
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Denver Armed Security Guard
Sparky’s Consulting & Tactics LLC —Denver, CO
- $23 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Military
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Armed Security Guard-Full Time (Day, Swing and overnights)
Pilum —Boulder, CO
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Military
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Denver Armed Security Guard Flex
Sparky’s Consulting & Tactics LLC —Denver, CO
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Military
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
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Armed Security Officer
Invicta Security —Denver, CO
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Conflict management
- 2 years
- Flexible schedule
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Security Officer
Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc. —Aurora, CO
- $26.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Unarmed Security Guard
All Pro Security LLC —Denver, CO
- $23 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Military
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Security Officer - Healthcare
PalAmerican Security —Broomfield, CO
- $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
- Opportunities for advancement
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Unarmed Security Officer
Metro One Loss Prevention Services Group (Guard Division), Inc. —Denver, CO
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Security Guard PRN
Vibra Healthcare —Thornton, CO
- $20.12 - $27.60 an hour
- Per diem
- Hospital
- Military
- Computer literacy
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Armed Security Officer / Security Guard
Oculus Systems Security —Lakewood, CO
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Pass drug screening
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
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Security Guard
Spear Security Denver —Denver, CO
- $19.50 - $21.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Security Monitor
Marathon TS —Aurora, CO
- $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Security Guard - Healthcare
PalAmerican Security —Longmont, CO
- $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Unarmed Access Control Guard (Full Time, Mon-Fri)
Pilum —Boulder, CO
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Conflict management
- In-person
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Unarmed Overnight Security Specialist
All Pro Security LLC —Denver, CO
- $20.50 - $23.00 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Military
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Security Officer - Shift Supervisor - Healthcare
PalAmerican Security —Aurora, CO
- $24.29 - $27.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- No education required
- Hospital
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Security Officer Hiring Event
PalAmerican Security —Longmont, CO
- $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Microsoft Word
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
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Security Officer - Healthcare
PalAmerican Security —Highlands Ranch, CO
- $24.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
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Armed Security Officer Enhanced Part Time
Allied Universal —Lakewood, CO
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Armed School Security Guard - Full Time

Pilum -
Brighton, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$24 - $26 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Advanced firearms training
Military
Employee relationship building
Driver's License
Incident response
Attention to detail
Conflict management
Security
Basic firearms training
Critical thinking
Law enforcement

Full Job Description

School Security Guard - Full Time
As a school security guard, you’re entrusted with an extremely important responsibility: keeping school grounds safe for students, faculty, staff, parents, and approved visitors.

Yet, that primary responsibility is composed of various duties that require you to maintain a high level of attention to detail, great empathy, the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism, and much more.

School District
Brighton, Thornton, Commerce City
Reliable transportation is a requirement.
10-hour shifts, Tuesday - Friday, 7am until 5pm

4 Day work week, Paid School Breaks

Principal Accountabilities & General Responsibilities:

Fulfill duties associated with the post assigned as part of the school’s comprehensive security plan; maintain an orderly post and rove/patrol majority of the work day.
Actively respond to active shooter incidents.
Patrol (foot) and monitor school property for unauthorized persons. If needed, redirect or escort from the property.
Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety issues to the Security Supervisor or administration promptly.
Complete proper documentation related to incident reports and misconduct reports.
Produce and deliver reports to show progress against key metrics
Monitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the school; if assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow visitor protocol and triage visitor requests
Actively participate in professional development training to ensure ongoing growth and to advance skills
As assigned, monitor the student entry and dismissal process to ensure safety
Build positive and professional relationships with students and staff and leverage those relationships to establish and maintain productive and safe learning environments and common areas of the building
Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with students and staff at all times
Serve as a primary participant in emergency response during ,crisis situations including but not limited to fire, tornado, and active shooter incidents

Hourly: $24.00 - $26.00 Hour – Depending on Experience - with Benefits

Opening Date: First day of training is August 12, 2026

Our armed security professionals provide protective services with an emphasis on ambassadorship. Pilum is looking to hire experienced school security guards for our contract in the Denver Metro Area. We are looking for only the best candidates, with skills to include critical thinking, problem-solving, and who strive for excellence.

Preferred Military Veteran – Honorably Discharged -OR- (Preference given to Veterans)
Preferred Former Law Enforcement
Preferred to be a graduate of a certified Federal, State, County, or local law enforcement training academy, military police training program, or an equivalent that presented the individual with an appropriate certificate or diploma (P.O.S.T., DD214)
Must have at least four (4) calendar years of full-time experience as an armed security guard.

Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age or older.
No felony convictions. (Misdemeanor convictions must be mentioned.)
Candidates must pass a criminal background check, employment verification, and education verification.
Psychological assessment test required
Fingerprints are required
Drug test is required
Must be highly proficient with a handgun. Will be asked to demonstrate during the interview process.
Ability to work multiple sites without limitations.
Must pass a quarterly firearm qualification. Each guard must qualify at least once each quarter.
Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Reliable transportation is critical.
Consistent attendance is critical to this positon and non-negotiable.

Physical Requirements:

Protectors must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without accommodations, which include:

In good physical shape
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods;
Ability to transport themselves where their physical presence is required;
Ability to lift, move, or transport files that can weigh up to 20 pounds.

How To Apply:
Submit a resume.

Who We Are:
Pilum is a Total Investigation, Protection, and Training Solutions Company. We offer a range of unparalleled services.

Veteran-owned and veteran-run, we were founded by former U.S. Marine Corps and Navy SEAL combat-proven personnel. All of our investigators, protectors, and advisors have served in the U.S. Military or Law Enforcement careers.

Our team members have served with integrity, honor, and valor. We pride our company on holding these same core values. Pilum exists because we believe that former military and law enforcement members bring businesses truly unique skills in dealing with unpredictiable situations and complex problem sets.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have prior law enforcement or military experience?
Please describe your level of handgun proficiency and/or tactical training.
When we reach out to your previous employers, what will they say about your attendance and punctuality?

Experience:

Armed Security (If no military or law enforcement): 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Brighton, CO 80601 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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