Security Officer Lead

Salary

$52,008.00 - $68,628.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6805(SU4)

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Security Officer Lead. The Public Works Security Officer, Lead is a lead position primarily responsible for assisting in managing the security functions assigned to the Boulder County Public Works Security Staff, including worksite security, scheduling, electronic door access, security alert system maintenance, emergency procedures, and related issues. This position reports to the Public Works Security Manager and works directly with the Security Manager in various job functions.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will work out of 515 Coffman St, Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $52,008.00 - $60,318.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of August 31st
• First Round Interviews: Week of August 31st
• Second Round Interviews: Week of September 7th
• Reference Check: Week of September 7th
  
  

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Makes rounds of interiors and exteriors of assigned county buildings, checking for general security
• Guards against theft and destruction of property
• Questions persons in unauthorized areas and escorts them from area or building, if necessary
• Reports unusual behavior or problems to proper authorities as appropriate
• Assists county employees and the public by providing information regarding security, as well as county facilities, programs and services, in person, in writing and over the phone
• Assists in administering door access systems for all county facilities, with the exception of prisoner control areas, such as the county jail
• Assists with training, planning and response to emergency situations
• Calls for emergency medical assistance for ill and injured persons if necessary
• Issues tickets for parking ordinance violations and discuss nature of violation with motorists as necessary
• Delivers deposits from county offices to designated banks
• Performs general courier duties for county departments, as needed
• Assists in hiring, training and guiding security officers, ensuring effective performance and adequate coverage of security functions
• Oversees daily operations of assigned sites and officers
• Evaluates the effectiveness of security operations at assigned sites and recommends improvements to security supervisor
• Acts as liaison between County departments/building occupants and local law enforcement
• Notifies supervisor of incident trends and requests for service and offers suggestions
• Assists supervisor in performance appraisals and disciplinary actions of lower-level employees
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned in emergency situations
  
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• A high school diploma, or equivalent
  
  

AND

• 2 (two) years of experience in building security work
  
  

Driver's License

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
  
  

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
  
  

Special Requirements

• Applicants must have current CPR certification at the time of hire
• Applicants must pass a drug test
  
  

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 (one) year of security experience in a lead capacity
• De-escalation skills, training and techniques
• Working knowledge of card access systems management, card printing, troubleshooting system issues
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of industry standards related to physical security
• Knowledge and understanding of the technical and operating methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the design and maintenance of security system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public
• Competency in operating a computer and applicable software including door access systems and security alert systems such as Alertus
• Basic knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques
• Working knowledge of emergency first-aid procedures
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Seeing, hearing, speaking and writing legibly
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling and crouching
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs or ladders and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
• Addition physical requirements may include frequent lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds
  
  

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

Additional Benefits include (Download PDF reader)

• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
  
  

01

Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record? (Required)

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have current CPR certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have competency with Microsoft 365 programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and OneDrive? Rate your proficiency with these programs (basic, intermediate, or advanced).

04

Which access control systems do you have competency with? What operations did you perform with the systems?

05

One of our guiding values is around Inclusion. We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse workforce?

06

What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?

07

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? (Required)

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of 2 (two) years of experience in building security work.

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org