Armed Security Officer - Full Time

Allied Universal • Spindale, NC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Officer Identity Authentication in Spindale, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor entry points, verify authorized access, maintain a visible presence, and help deter security-related incidents. You will communicate professionally with staff and visitors while delivering exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide everything we do.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• An armed guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel at a government corrections location by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, manage visitor access, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and reporting requirements.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by observing activity at assigned access points, identifying irregularities, and promptly reporting concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter, as directed by site procedures and post orders.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED