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Body Armor Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

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Detentions Corporal

Leadville, CO · On-site

$68K - $77K/yr

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

Detentions Sergeant

Leadville, CO · On-site

$57K - $67K/yr

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

Patrol Sergeant

Leadville, CO · On-site

$103K - $116K/yr

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

Detentions Deputy

Leadville, CO · On-site

$58K - $67K/yr

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

Detective

Leadville, CO · On-site

$90K - $102K/yr

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

Detentions Sergeant

Leadville, CO · On-site

$57K - $67K/yr

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to ...

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How much do body armor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for body armor in Colorado is $40.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.34 and $50.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals working in the body armor industry?

Professionals in the body armor field often encounter challenges such as keeping up with evolving safety standards, rigorous product testing requirements, and balancing protection performance with weight and comfort. Meeting tight production deadlines while ensuring strict quality and compliance can also be demanding. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—like researchers, designers, and regulatory experts—is crucial to develop and refine products. However, these challenges provide valuable experience and opportunities for growth within a dynamic, innovative environment focused on saving lives.

What is a body armor?

A Body Armor job typically involves the design, testing, manufacturing, or distribution of protective gear, such as bulletproof vests and tactical plates, used by military personnel, law enforcement, and security professionals. Responsibilities may include researching new materials, ensuring compliance with safety standards, or working in production to fabricate protective equipment. Some roles also involve sales and customer support for clients seeking high-quality body armor solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the body armor position, and why are they important?

To thrive in the body armor manufacturing field, individuals need a strong understanding of materials science, quality assurance, and technical design, often supported by an engineering or manufacturing background. Proficiency with CAD design software, ballistic testing equipment, and relevant safety or ISO certifications is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are important soft skills. These qualifications ensure the production of safe, reliable protective equipment that meets industry and client standards.

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What cities in Colorado are hiring for Body Armor jobs? Cities in Colorado with the most Body Armor job openings:
Infographic showing various Body Armor job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,595 per year, or $40.2 per hour.

Curtis Blue Line Customer Service Representative

L N Curtis & Sons

Aurora, CO • On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
As a law enforcement Customer Service Representative, you will work in a hybrid role consisting of:

  1. Working directly with law enforcement personnel - outfitting individuals with tactical gear, (holsters, flashlights, boots, tools) measuring for body armor and new uniforms, and completing checkout procedures from start to finish.
  2. Law enforcement customer account and relationship management - responding to customer inquiries and order requests via phone and email.

This position requires knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the Emergency Responder Equipment market. Product offerings include, but are not limited to: uniforms, body armor, holsters, flashlights, boots, tools, and other tactical gear.
Our Curtis Blue Line stores are open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Duties and Responsibilities to include:
  • Serve as primary point of contact for law enforcement customers and accounts, including answering inquiries, resolving complaints, and providing updates on new products.
  • Learn and gain a thorough understanding of all product offerings (such as tactical gear, uniforms, and body armor).
  • Educate customers on all product offerings.
  • Provide quality face-to-face customer service interactions, especially one-on-one.
  • Size customers in-store for uniforms, equipment, body armor, and related items.
  • Accurately create, draft, and finalize Purchase Orders (P.O.'s) according to customer needs.
  • Process customer P.O.'s accurately via phone and email.
  • Perform a high volume of order entries quickly and accurately.
  • Continuously build and maintain profitable relationships with customers.
  • Answer incoming phone calls.
  • Maintain cleanliness and stock of showroom floor.
  • Other duties as assigned by management to address and provide effective support of company mission, values and goals.
Requirements
Pre-requisite Core Competencies
  • Ability to quickly understand and articulate all product offerings.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Strong ability to multi-task.
  • Strong team player and able to work well with others.
  • Effective communication skills (written and oral).
  • Strong self-starter with a solid work ethic.
  • Demonstrated good judgement and a high degree of integrity.
  • A history of continuing professional and personal development.
Must Have / Must Have Skills
  • High School Diploma.
  • High computer literacy (Outlook, Microsoft Office, general software).
  • 1+ years of work experience with high-volume data entry.
  • 2+ years of experience with face-to-face customer service or customer account management.
Highly Preferred Skills
  • Working knowledge of law enforcement product offerings (uniforms, body armor, tactical gear).
  • 4+ years of experience managing customer accounts.
  • 4+ years of experience with face-to-face customer service.
  • Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software (NetSuite or similar).

We currently offer a generous benefit package to regular full-time employees that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending plan, 401 (k) retirement plan, commuter plan, wellness program, etc.
About Us
Curtis Blue Line is the Law Enforcement Division of L.N. Curtis and sons, a privately held family owned corporation established in 1929. Curtis Blue Line supplies law enforcement agencies with uniforms and equipment from 9 retail centers in the Western United States. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, retail centers are located in Salt Lake City, Utah; West Sacramento, CA; Dublin, CA; Santa Fe Springs, CA; Kent, WA; Tigard, OR; Boise, ID, Gilbert, AZ, and Centennial, CO. First class service and friendly relationship oriented sales are a priority for all team members of Curtis Blue Line.
L.N. Curtis & sons is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at https://www.lncurtis.com/careers .
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrsupport@lncurtis.com.
Salary Description
$19 - $21/hour