Night Patrol Supervisor - Armed
8 days ago
Fort Collins
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Title: Patrol Supervisor - Overnight Location: Fort Collins, CO Compensation: $26.50 (based on site assignment) Schedule: 22:30 – 06:30, Friday – Sunday Application Deadline: Open until filled About Precision Security Team: Founded in 2018, Precision Security Team (PST) is a veteran-owned and operated contract security provider serving Northern Colorado and surrounding regions. We protect critical infrastructure, social service programs, schools, and events, and take pride in delivering high-quality, community-centered security solutions. As a trusted security partner, PST officers represent our clients with professionalism and dedication, working in diverse environments that support both safety and client mission goals. Why Join Us • Mission-driven company protecting schools, businesses, and community programs, • Supportive, veteran-led leadership committed to service and growth, • 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 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. Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities may vary by post and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), but generally include: Supervision & Leadership • 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, • 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, • Apply advanced de-escalation techniques in situations involving displaced individuals, mental health crises, or corrections-related encounters, • Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and training of armed security personnel, • Support scheduling and deployment strategies to ensure adequate overnight coverage, • 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, • Enforce adherence to company policies, legal standards, and ethical guidelines, • Conduct audits and inspections using Silvertrac, • Serve as the overnight point of contact for client inquiries or concerns, • Maintain positive client relationships through timely communication and professional service, • 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, • 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 Education & Experience • 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 Physical Requirements • 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, • Integrity: In all we do, at every level, • Commitment: To our team, our clients, and our community, • Apply online with full, well-written responses (no "see resume"), • Phone screening if your qualifications are aligned., • In-person interview using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result), • Conditional offer and background check PST welcomes all qualified applicants. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. If you're looking for meaningful, mission-driven work in security with a focus on community impact, apply today! Requirements: