Armed Security Officer - Correctional Facility

Alliedbarton Security Services; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading security services company as an Armed Security Guard, where your role will make a significant impact on community safety. In this full-time position, you will patrol correctional facilities, ensuring security and providing exceptional customer service. With a competitive pay rate of $21 per hour and a $2,000 hiring bonus for qualified candidates, this opportunity offers not just a job, but a chance to grow within a supportive team. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401k plans, while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Take the next step in your career and apply today!

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plans

Paid Training Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 21+, have a valid driver's license, and ability to obtain armed guard card.
• Prior experience in armed security, military, or law enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security procedures and emergency response.
• Conduct regular patrols and respond to incidents calmly.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Patrolling

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

5 Years of Verifiable Experience

Tools

Security Equipment

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

Allied Universal is now hiring full-time and part-time Armed Security Guards. We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to work and make a real impact by patrolling correctional facilities and ensuring security both inside and outside the premises.

The position pays $21 per hour, and we’re hiring for all shifts.

Applicants must be 21 or older, have a valid driver’s license, and ability to certify at range/ obtain an active armed NCPPSB guard card.

Prior experience in armed security, corrections, military, or law enforcement is preferred, we offer a welcoming team environment and growth opportunities for all hires.

$2,000 hiring bonus for candidates with an active Armed NCPPSB guard card.

Take the next step in your career—apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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/safety 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.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions.
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals.
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more.

Closing

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

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2025-1327268