Full-Time Night Shift Unarmed Security Officer

NC Protection Group•Durham, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unarmed, Uniformed Security Officer maintains a safe, secure, and orderly environment at a manufacturing facility. Officers rotate among multiple posts and duties during their shifts, providing access control, screening, patrol, and general site-security support. The position requires professionalism, attention to detail, enforcement of site policies, and positive interactions with employees, visitors, and contractors. Duties include staffing facility entrances and exits; verifying identification, badges, and access permissions; maintaining visitor logs and escort procedures; and monitoring traffic and deliveries. Officers conduct screening to prevent unauthorized introduction or removal of weapons, restricted items, or protected intellectual property, and report and document violations or suspicious activity. They perform interior and exterior foot or vehicle patrols, check doors and gates, monitor for hazards and unauthorized access, and report maintenance, safety, or security concerns. When assigned, they monitor cameras, alarms, and security systems; respond to incidents and calls for service; de-escalate situations in accordance with training and policy; and prepare incident and daily activity reports. Officers enforce company and site policies, maintain a visible professional presence, provide customer-service-oriented support, and coordinate with site management, supervisors, and emergency responders as needed. This is an unarmed, uniformed position with indoor and outdoor work in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Posts and duties rotate during the shift. The schedule is 2-2-3 with 12-hour shifts; the posting identifies the position as third shift and notes that shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Uniform shirts and a duty belt are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid NC Private Protective Services Board security officer registration or license, as applicable; an Unarmed Guard Card (NC PPSB) is listed as a certification requirement.
Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods.
Strong observation, communication, and report-writing skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 25 pounds as needed.
Availability for a 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Military or law enforcement experience.
Prior experience in security, manufacturing, industrial, or corporate environments.
Familiarity with access control systems, surveillance systems, or screening procedures.
Basic computer skills for reporting and log entry.
Military veteran experience.
Loss prevention, corrections, security, fire, EMT, or alarm response experience.
NC driver’s license.
CPR, AED, and basic first aid certifications.

Responsibilities

Staff facility entry and exit points and control access for authorized personnel, visitors, and vendors.
Verify identification, badges, and access permissions; maintain visitor logs and follow escort procedures.
Monitor inbound and outbound traffic, including shift changes and deliveries.
Screen for unauthorized weapons, restricted items, or protected intellectual property and enforce policies concerning prohibited items and controlled materials.
Report and document violations, suspicious activity, and policy non-compliance.
Conduct regular interior and exterior foot or vehicle patrols and check doors, gates, and access points.
Monitor for safety hazards, suspicious behavior, and unauthorized access, and report maintenance, safety, or security concerns.
Monitor cameras, alarms, and security systems when assigned.
Respond promptly to incidents, alarms, and calls for service; professionally de-escalate situations in accordance with training and company policy.
Prepare clear and accurate incident and daily activity reports.
Enforce company rules, site-specific security procedures, and safety policies.
Maintain a visible, professional presence in uniform and provide customer-service-oriented support to employees and visitors.
Coordinate with site management, supervisors, and emergency responders as required.