A higher security posture,
guided by a clear plan.
Professional armed officers working to clear expectations, site-specific post orders, and an established chain of communication.
When armed coverage fits
The decision to request armed coverage should match the environment, responsibilities, and risks of the assignment.
Higher-risk properties
Sites with valuable assets, sensitive operations, or documented security concerns.
Controlled access
A visible officer at an entrance, restricted area, or designated post.
Public-facing operations
Professional security around employees, visitors, and daily activity.
Special assignments
Time-limited or site-specific coverage built around a defined need.
Defined before coverage begins
An armed officer should be more than a visual symbol. We define the assignment with you first.
Post responsibilities
The duties the officer performs and the areas included in the assignment.
Access and communication
Authorized contacts, escalation paths, restricted areas, and procedures.
Patrol and observation
Locations, frequency, and documentation expected during the shift.
Reporting
How activity, exceptions, and incidents are recorded and shared.
Learn more about our security guard training in Spokane.
Straight pricing, no guesswork
Our general armed rate. Your exact quote depends on hours, duties, and posts. Call for a straight number.
Common questions
Our general rate is $65 per officer per hour. The final quote depends on the hours, the duties, and the number of posts. Call (509) 342-7233 with your site details for a straight quote.
Every officer meets the Washington CJTC basic requirements as the entry-level benchmark. From there we build with scenario-based training and laser simulator work. The point is judgment under pressure, not just a certificate.
Start with the site, the people involved, known risks, existing controls, and the expected duties of the officer. Columbia Protection can discuss the assignment and whether armed service is an available fit.
Coverage can be built around a stationary post, designated patrol areas, or a combination of duties, subject to the approved scope and availability.
Share the applicable procedures during planning. The final post orders make the responsibilities, contacts, and escalation steps clear to everyone involved.
Call with the location, schedule, and duties and we will tell you what is available. The sooner we can walk the site and write post orders, the sooner coverage starts.
Yes. Columbia Protection is a licensed security guard agency in Washington (CJTC Agency #24000659) and a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.
"Easley the most Professional and exceptional proforming Security company in eastern Washington"- Donald Larson, Google review
Discuss armed security for your Spokane site
Call with the location, schedule, responsibilities, and security concerns.
Call (509) 342-7233