Security Officer Armed Field Patrol Driver

Allied Universal•Polkton, NC

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About The Position

As a Security Officer Armed Field Patrol Driver in Polkton, North Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients in a government corrections setting. You will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond professionally to evolving situations. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license. You will communicate clearly and provide customer service while supporting a team that values integrity and innovation. The position is full-time and pays $21.50 per hour. The listed schedule is Monday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5:45 AM–6:00 PM. Applicants must be at least 21 years old for armed roles and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license is required; an Armed Guard Card or license is preferred. Employment is subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. The role also requires participation in industry-specific security training, and licensing may be required before employment depending on applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license is required for this driving position, in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
Must be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must participate in industry-specific security training programs.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements depend on state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

An Armed Guard Card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel while following site-specific security procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a correctional facility.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.
Monitor access control points, verify credentials, and report irregularities, prohibited items, or unauthorized entry attempts according to site procedures.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with facility personnel and emergency responders as appropriate.
Document patrol activity, incidents, observations, and shift reports in accordance with site and Allied Universal procedures.