Armed Security Officer - Correctional Facility

Allied Universal; Vanceboro (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading security firm as an Armed Security Guard in Vanceboro, NC, where you will play a vital role in ensuring safety at correctional facilities. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage, a $2,000 hiring bonus for qualified candidates, and a range of benefits including health insurance and 401k plans. You will work in a dynamic and inclusive environment, conducting patrols and responding to security incidents. If you are motivated, have a passion for safety, and meet the qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in your community.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to certify at range/obtain an active armed NCPPSB guard card.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by ensuring safety and security procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols and respond to incidents calmly.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Patrolling

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

5 years of verifiable experience

Tools

NCPPSB guard card

Job description

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!

Allied Universal is now hiring Armed Security Guards in Vanceboro, NC. 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. This role does not involve interaction with inmates.

$21 / Hr

5:45AM-6PM or 6:45PM-6AM

Full Time

Must be 21 or older, with a valid driver’s license

Ability to certify at range/obtain an active armed NCPPSB guard card.

Prior experience in armed security, corrections, military, or law enforcement is preferred

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

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…

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.

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.