Armed Security Officer Corrections Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Operations in Elizabeth City, NC. The role involves safeguarding government locations, patrolling sites, and ensuring access control while maintaining professional customer service. A valid armed guard card/license and a driver’s license are required.

The position is full-time with a daytime schedule across several shifts. Pay is $21.50 per hour, with company-provided training and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Possess armed guard card or license.
• Have at least six months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks will be conducted compliant with laws.
• Drug screening may be required before employment.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local regulations.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel at a government location per site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access control points, verify credentials and document entries/exits.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations calmly and professionally.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observations to supervisors and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Driver Operations in Elizabeth City, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government location. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, respond to concerns, and provide professional customer service and communication. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license and an armed guard card or license. Bring your integrity, reliability, and teamwork to a caring, innovative company that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur05:45 PM - 06:00 AMFri05:45 PM - 06:00 AMSat05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel at a government correctional location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual activity, unauthorized access, and policy violations.
• Monitor access control points, verify credentials and authorizations, and document the entry and exit of staff, visitors, contractors, and vehicles in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; communicate with site personnel and public service agencies as directed.
• Prepare accurate reports, maintain required activity logs, and promptly communicate observations, incidents, and security-related concerns to supervisors and designated site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Have at least six months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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.

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.