Armed Security Officer: Patrol, Response & Growth

Allied Universal; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal®—North America’s leading security and facility services company—seeks a Security Officer Armed Patrol in Charlotte, NC. This full-time role pays $29.40 per hour and involves patrols, access control, and incident response within a financial institution setting.

You will provide customer service to employees and visitors, monitor entry points, and prepare detailed incident reports while following site procedures and escalation protocols. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Armed guard card or license preferred.
• At least four years of military or law enforcement experience or a criminal justice degree.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screening will be conducted as required by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and customers at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for entry to restricted areas in accordance with site procedures.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of the facility, ATM areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner with escalation and reporting.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of observations, incidents, and security-related activities, and communicate to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Criminal justice degree

Job description

Allied Universal®—North America’s leading security and facility services company—seeks a Security Officer Armed Patrol in Charlotte, NC. This full-time role pays $29.40 per hour and involves patrols, access control, and incident response within a financial institution setting.

You will provide customer service to employees and visitors, monitor entry points, and prepare detailed incident reports while following site procedures and escalation protocols. A background check is required.