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Security Officer

Central Montana Protection Services
Bozeman, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Unarmed and armed positions open in multiple cities in Montana, to include Great Falls, Helena, Billings, Havre, Big Sky, Anaconda, Bozeman, Lewistown, Butte and more.

This job posting is specifically for the Bozeman Hospital unarmed.

Paid training and progressive career, see bottom of job responsibilities.

  • Responsibilities

Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry

Obtain help by sounding alarms

Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers

Control traffic by directing drivers

Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures

Maintain environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls

Maintain organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements

Ensure operation of security equipment and surveillance cameras by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques

Ensure the security, safety, and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and the premises

Provide excellent customer service

Adhere to all company service and operating standards

Respond to emergency situations to provide necessary assistance to employees, patents, clients and customers.

Protect the Hospital's assets relative to theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues

Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fire prevention, patrolling premises regularly, traffic control, and accident investigations

Report suspicious activity, criminal behavior, and security breaches

Maintain Central Montana Protection Services Training Requirements for unarmed security to include certifications.

  • Paid training and Career advancement

Online training provided to assist in career progression.

Paid in person class room trainings that go above and beyond state requirements for Security guard licensing, provided to employees by our in house POST certified Law Enforcement instructors.

Progressive career path with company career advisor, to include a few of the following ranks and the steps pay program within each position. Ranks available at this location.

Security Officer

  • Patrolman 3rd class,
  • Patrolman 2nd class
  • Patrolman 1st class
  • Senior Security Officer
  • Master Security Officer

Corporal

  • Corporal
  • Senior Corporal
  • Master Corporal

Sergeant

  • Sergeant
  • Senior Sergeant
  • Master Sergeant

Training provided by POST certified instructors for the following but not limited to

Defensive Tactics

OC Spray

Baton

Ground Tactics

Weapon Retention

Firearms Training

Crises Intervention Training

Crowd Control

Career moves open upon completion of probationary period

Tactical Team/VIP opportunities for those with past military or law enforcement background. Highly competitive position with base rate for tactical members starting at $27.00. All other candidates must wait until probationary period ends before applying for Tactical Team position unless previous experience in SWAT, SRT, TRF or similar background.

Tactical Team candidates must submit to the following

Letter of intent and resume

interview board

physical fit test

stress test

Private investigator apprenticeship opportunity with internal hiring. Candidates must have 3 years of sworn law enforcement experience and take State exam or complete probationary period and work as an apprentice under a licensed Private investigator for 3 years before before eligible for state exam.

Pay: $23.00 - $23.69 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $24

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