Armed Security Officer - Correctional Facility

Allied Universal; Manson (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career growth

Benefits package (retirement, medical,

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring for a Full Time position in North Carolina. The role involves providing customer service to staff, visitors, and the public, performing site-specific access controls and emergency procedures at a government location.

You will conduct armed patrols, monitor for suspicious activity, and respond to incidents in a calm, professional manner. A valid driver’s license is required; armed guard license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and public while following site-specific procedures.
• Conduct regular/arm patrols of buildings, grounds, perimeter areas, parking, and access points.
• Monitor and report suspicious activity and incidents using required procedures.
• Respond to alarms and incidents in a calm, professional manner per established protocols.
• Maintain armed presence while complying with laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or public while carrying out site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned areas.
• Monitor and report suspicious activity or hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and critical situations per protocol.
• Maintain professional armed presence in compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Armed guard license

Job description

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.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Tue: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Wed: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Thur: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or members of the public while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at a government corrections location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, perimeter areas, parking locations, and/or access points in accordance with applicable policies and post orders.
• Monitor and report suspicious activity, unauthorized access attempts, facility hazards, and/or unusual conditions to appropriate personnel using required communication and documentation procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and coordinating with appropriate staff and emergency responders.
• Maintain a professional armed presence to help deter prohibited activity while complying with all applicable laws, licensing requirements, weapons policies, and Allied Universal procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• An armed guard card/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.

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.

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 difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.