Security Officer Experienced Armed Patrol

Allied Universal • Charlotte, NC

8d • 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 Experienced Armed Patrol in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a leading financial institution location as an armed patrol professional, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help discourage incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. In this role, you will support a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and approaches every security-related responsibility with teamwork and integrity.

Requirements

• Must have 1 or more years of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the business, lobby areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and sensitive areas, verify credentials when required, and support visitor and/or employee screening procedures in accordance with location rules.
• Maintain readiness to perform armed post duties, handle security-related communications with site contacts and/or first responders, and follow all Allied Universal and location-specific requirements for assigned equipment.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED