Armed Site Security Specialist

AT-RISK International • Colorado Springs, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Security Specialist supports on-site security operations and serves as a key professional security asset to the client. The role executes security measures, assesses threats, responds to incidents, and coordinates with internal teams, client leadership, and external partners. It requires sound judgment, professionalism, emotional maturity, and the ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress or emergency situations. Specialists are expected to maintain a high standard of appearance, conduct, firearms proficiency, and operational readiness while delivering professional security services in a corporate environment.

The role may require extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting, occasional exposure to environmental conditions, and short-notice travel. Candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and safely and responsibly carry and deploy a firearm when required. Applicants must provide documentation verifying relevant qualifications, experience, certifications, and licensing during hiring, before final consideration.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in corporate, operational security, military, or law enforcement environments.
• Experience with active assailant prevention and response programs.
• Valid state-issued Armed Security Guard License where required by jurisdiction.
• Valid Concealed Carry License or Permit.
• Legal authority to carry a firearm in the state of assignment.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to successfully complete company firearms qualification and ongoing proficiency requirements.
• Proficient in firearms handling, safe weapons manipulation, and defensive response principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with executives, employees, clients, vendors, and law enforcement.
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness, with the ability to identify and appropriately respond to security concerns.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, report writing, electronic documentation systems, and security technologies including CCTV and access control systems.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, emotional maturity, accountability, reliability, and commitment to operational standards and client service.
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and effective during emergencies, incidents, or confrontational situations.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and safely and responsibly carry and deploy a firearm when required.
• Applicants must provide documentation verifying qualifications, experience, certifications, and licensing as required during the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree; it is not a substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond as an armed responder to active assailant events, emergencies, and security-related incidents; conduct initial investigative triage and emergency response actions.
• Support evacuations, lockdowns, shelter-in-place operations, and other emergency procedures while communicating effectively and remaining professional under pressure.
• Maintain proficiency with assigned firearms, defensive tactics, emergency response procedures, and operational readiness standards in accordance with company policy.
• Serve as a liaison between the company, client, and security personnel while supporting service delivery objectives and maintaining professional client relationships.
• Review Daily Activity Logs, support surveillance detection, and assist with investigations, reporting, and intelligence gathering.
• Support training delivery, security awareness initiatives, onboarding and offboarding processes, scheduling, equipment accountability, and site-specific security operations.
• Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and situational awareness when interacting with employees, visitors, clients, law enforcement, and vendors.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned in support of the client and operational mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed