Security Officer - Armed Patrol Unit

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 Patrol Unit in Hoffman, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a government corrections location, you will conduct mobile and foot patrols, maintain a highly visible presence, and respond to incidents with clear communication and professionalism. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license, and an armed post. Bring agility, reliability, and integrity as you support a people-first culture and work as part of a team to help reduce security-related risks.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / 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 by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government corrections location.
• Perform armed patrol duties on foot and/or by vehicle, conducting regular and random patrols of buildings, grounds, perimeter fencing, parking areas, and access points as assigned.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting staff with de-escalation, coordinating response, and requesting additional resources when needed.
• Monitor and control access by screening visitors, verifying identification and/or authorization, logging entries and exits, and supporting controlled movement of personnel and contractors.
• Complete timely reports and required documentation, communicate key observations to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision, and support investigations by preserving information and reporting hazards or suspicious activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A valid firearms permit is preferred.
• An 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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