Armed Security Officer Response

Allied Universal•Wilmington, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Armed Incident Response in Wilmington, North Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries, including government. Supporting a government corrections location, you will conduct patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and help support a secure environment through integrity, teamwork, reliability, and care. This is a full-time position paying $21.50 per hour. The listed schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Applicants must have a valid armed guard card or license, at least six months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience, be at least 21 years old, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is contingent on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Employees must participate in industry-specific security-related training. Licensing requirements may apply before employment, depending on state and local laws. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
Have at least 6 months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Participate in industry-specific security-related training programs.
Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and members of the public at a government corrections location while following site-specific procedures and access-control requirements.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, perimeter areas, parking areas, and access points to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
Monitor entry and exit activity, verify authorized access as directed by site procedures, and maintain accurate visitor, vehicle, and incident documentation.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate site personnel and emergency responders when needed.
Promptly report hazards, maintenance concerns, policy violations, and other security-related issues through established communication and reporting channels.