Armed Security Guard – High-Risk Residential Community

Job overview

The Armed Security Guard – High-Risk Residential Community role is onsite in Denver, CO. Compensation begins at $29.00–$31.00 per hour, depending on experience and availability. Advanced Professional Security is a local, Black- and minority-owned Denver Metro business. The guard maintains a visible, professional security presence in a high-risk residential neighborhood. Through patrols, incident response, communication with authorities, documentation, and community engagement, the role helps deter threats and support safety and order.

What you'll do

• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols
• detect and deter criminal activity, vandalism, and unauthorized access
• respond to disturbances, threats, and emergencies
• communicate with local police, fire, and EMS
• prepare detailed reports with photos and video
• maintain firearms and security equipment
• engage professionally with residents and visitors
• identify and report security risks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

armed security guard

high-risk security

residential community

patrol

incident response

firearms permit

denver security guard license

denver guard card

denver co

advanced professional security

$29–$31/hour

medical

dental

vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, accident, and hospital indemnity benefits
• weekly pay
• professional development.

Why this role

24/7 operation with two armed guards per shift; full-time and part-time shifts are available. Requires a valid firearms permit and current Denver Security Guard License or ability to obtain and maintain a Denver Guard Card.

About the employer

Advanced Professional Security is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.