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Security Roving Officer- Denver $25hr ($52K yr)

Advantage Security Inc.

Denver, COFull-time$25–26/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$25–26/hr
Location
Denver, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security Guard License, required

Job overview

Advantage Security Inc. is hiring full-time Security Roving Officers in Denver and surrounding areas. Officers work at changing locations and schedules, supporting emergency staffing and adapting to operational needs. The role involves access control, escorting individuals, maintaining security records, protecting property, and preserving order. Shifts include day and swing shifts or overnight shifts, with 40 or more hours available and overtime depending on flexibility and operational needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Access Control, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveFoot Patrol, requiredEnglish, requiredComputer Literacy, requiredMicrosoft Office, nice to haveUniform Maintenance, requiredPunctuality, requiredCommunication, nice to haveFlexibility, nice to haveCalmness, nice to have

Qualifications

Must Be 21+, requiredHigh School Diploma or GED, requiredRight to Work Permit or Citizenship, requiredDrug Screen and Background Check, requiredSecurity Guard License, requiredPrevious Security, Military, or Law Enforcement Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Advantage Security, Inc. (ASI) has provided both security and customer service to its clients for over 31 years in the Denver and surrounding areas. We are currently seeking exceptional candidates for full-time Security Roving Officer positions in the Denver and the surrounding areas. Opportunities: An SRO is a gateway to advancement. You will have interaction with clients, other guards, building management, as well as high visibility with the ASI SOC Managers and Portfolio Managers. This is an ideal position to learn building lead and Supervisory skills

Shifts: Must be available to work either shift below at various locations throughout the week

  1. Day 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and Swing 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Must be available to work both shifts

  2. Grave 11:00 pm - 7:00 am - Must be available 6 days of the week

Benefits:

  • Hourly compensation: $25.00-$26.00 per hour depending on experience and availability

  • 40 hrs or more available depending on flexibility (This is great if you love overtime)

  • Various locations in Denver and surrounding areas

  • Free parking at all locations

  • Financial assistance with Denver Security Guard License

  • Healthcare/dental/vision plans and a 401(k) program

Duties:

Security Roving Officers differ from standard security officers as they have no permanent schedules or assignments. This means they will work different addresses weekly and will have different days off every week depending on operational needs. These officers will be responsible for emergency staffing and will find their assignments changed the same day during emergencies. Roving officers are expected to work 40 hours plus each week. This means each week they will be assigned 40 hours one week in advance and then will be requested to work more hours daily depending on operational needs.

Security Officers with ASI are accountable for monitoring and controlling the access of employees, visitors, and contractors to various client-owned buildings, as well as advising and escorting individuals into spaces. Officers will be required to maintain security records and reports during their shifts. Other responsibilities, of our security officers, include; the protection of property, the protection against security threats, the avoidance of hazardous situations, and preserving order at designated properties.

Basic Requirements:

  • 21 years of age

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • US citizenship or possess the right to work permit

  • Able to pass a drug screen test and background check to include THC

  • Fluently speak, read, and write English

  • Able to obtain a Security Guard License

  • Must be computer literate (Experience with Microsoft Office is a plus)

  • Demonstrates ability to follow site-specific requirements, including adapting to uniform standards based on assigned location. Well-versed in uniform maintenance and preperation.

  • Be willing and able to perform extensive foot patrols and stand for extended period of times.

  • Punctuality

Desired Skills:

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Previous security, military, and/or law enforcement experience a plus but not required

  • Ability to remain calm and focused

  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

  • Flexibility and able to work overtime when needed

Advantage Security Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, disability, medical condition, U.S. Military or Veteran status or other legally protected classifications in making employment decisions.

ASI will make every effort to consider your availability when making work assignments. All assignments are made at the sole discretion of ASI management based on employee availability, customer needs, staffing requirements and scheduling considerations. Bonuses are determined by final assignment and subject to change.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,604 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–26/hr
  • Colorado median$22–23/hr26 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–21/hr1,168 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25.50/hr, is 11% above the Colorado median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the top quarter of Security Officer hourly ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Security Officer jobs in Colorado and 1,604 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (483 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 806 of the 1,604 open Security Officer jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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