Security Officer - Armed Area Patrol

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 Area Patrol 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 with Allied Universal at a financial institution location, you will conduct routine armed patrols, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and calls for service. You will document observations, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and support a professional atmosphere through customer-focused service. You will work as part of an agile, reliable team that acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients at a financial institution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct armed, regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols throughout the facility, ATM areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; coordinate with site leadership and public emergency services as needed.
• Monitor access points and lobby traffic; verify identification and/or authorization, manage visitor and contractor entry, and assist with queue and customer flow as directed by site policy.
• Complete detailed incident reports, shift logs, and patrol documentation; communicate security-related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3+ years' combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience OR a college degree.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Armed guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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