Security Officer Armed Response

Allied Universal•Charlotte, NC

3d•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 Armed Mobile Response in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a financial institution location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture puts people first and integrity guides every interaction.

Requirements

Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience, or a college degree.
Possess 1+ years of security-related experience.
Possess an Armed Guard Card/License.
Be at least 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.
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

Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
Possess Pepper Spray Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; promptly communicate observations and relevant information to appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the facility, banking areas, entrances, parking areas, ATMs, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as directed by site procedures, and help maintain controlled entry to restricted areas.
Complete accurate reports, activity logs, and incident documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific requirements.
Participate in industry-specific security training programs.