Custom Protection Officer

Allied Universal • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

As a Custom Protection Officer at Allied Universal, you will help safeguard clients across industries including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, and government. You will conduct security patrols, monitor for security concerns and safety hazards, respond to incidents, and provide customer service while following safety and security procedures and site-specific policies. Work environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Applicants must meet the age and qualification requirements for the role. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen. State or local licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or have five years of verifiable experience.
• Meet at least one of the listed qualification pathways: military service in a law-enforcement- or security-related Military Occupational Specialty, including Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms, or a support role in a Combat Zone; graduation from a certified military or civilian Public Safety Academy; verified work experience in law enforcement, adult corrections, or the firefighter field; a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice-related studies; at least eight years of service in any military branch; or an associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any state or local licensing requirements that apply; licensing may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license if applying for a driving position.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in the event of a fire or unauthorized persons.
• Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with a problem-solving approach.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.

What This Job Offers

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