Night Patrol Supervisor - Armed

Precision Security Team LLC • Fort Collins, CO

26d • $27

About The Position

The Armed Night Patrol Supervisor oversees overnight patrol operations and serves as the primary point of contact for assigned sites during night hours. This role provides leadership to patrol officers, ensures operational readiness, responds to incidents and alarms, maintains compliance with armed security standards, and supports client relations.

This position requires a calm, decisive leader capable of managing armed personnel, high-risk situations, and dynamic operational demands while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Firearms Proficiency: Must be qualified to carry a firearm for professional security purposes, maintaining a strong understanding of safe handling, use-of-force considerations, and applicable laws
• Report Writing Expertise: Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate incident, alarm, and after-action reports
• Technological Competency: Proficient with reporting platforms, email, scheduling systems, and basic office software
• Shift Flexibility: Comfortable working overnight, night, and swing shifts as required
• Proven leader with supervisory or lead-officer experience
• Calm, decisive, and professional under pressure
• Highly skilled in communication and de-escalation
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and organized
• Confident operating independently while supporting a team
• Maintains strong situational awareness and sound judgment
• Presents a professional appearance and demeanor
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5 years of security-related experience required
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and MVR
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Colorado security guard license
• Must pass CO POST pistol qualification
• CPR certified (or willing to complete PST-provided training)
• Reliable transportation
• Completion of company-provided defensive tactics training
• Ability to wear full uniform, duty belt, and ballistic carrier for entire shift
• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods
• Frequent stair use and facility movement
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to safely operate and maintain an issued firearm
• Capability to perform defensive tactics when required
• Ability to obey all traffic law, signs, and regulations at all times, especially when driving a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or lead-officer experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and support the night patrol team
• Conduct roll calls, briefings, and debriefings to ensure readiness and situational awareness
• Foster a professional, cooperative, and efficient work environment
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to patrol staff
• Direct and assist patrol teams in responding to security incidents, emergencies, and alarm activations
• Respond personally to alarms when required, investigating causes, assessing threats, and taking appropriate action
• Coordinate with law enforcement, emergency services, and management as needed
• Ensure all incidents are accurately documented through professional reports and after-action documentation
• Apply advanced de-escalation techniques in situations involving displaced individuals, mental health crises, or corrections-related encounters
• Ensure patrol staff use communication-based conflict resolution whenever feasible
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and training of armed security personnel
• Support scheduling and deployment strategies to ensure adequate overnight coverage
• Adjust staffing in response to operational needs or emergent incidents
• Conduct onboarding and initial training for new patrol staff
• Reinforce standard operating procedures including patrols, access control, and perimeter checks
• Train officers in emergency response protocols, firearm handling standards, and defensive tactics
• Promote continuous learning and professional development
• Enforce adherence to company policies, legal standards, and ethical guidelines
• Conduct audits and inspections using Silvertrac
• Use reporting data to identify training needs and improve operational performance
• Serve as the overnight point of contact for client inquiries or concerns
• Maintain positive client relationships through timely communication and professional service
• Assist management with investigations, corrective actions, and incident follow-up
• Precision Security Team or the client may assign additional duties as operational needs require

Benefits

• Paid training including CPR, de-escalation, and defensive skills
• Health benefits for employees working 30+ hours per week
• Consistent scheduling with opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Colorado-mandated benefits including paid sick leave, FAMLI participation, and Roth IRA option

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED