Security Officer Armed Field Patrol Driver

Allied Universal®; Polkton (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Polkton, NC is seeking a Security Officer Armed Field Patrol Driver for a full-time role. You will serve clients across government and other sectors, perform routine armed patrols, monitor access points, and respond to incidents with professional calm and clear communication.

Requirements include a valid driver's license; Armed Guard Card preferred; must be 21+; high school diploma or equivalent; background check and drug screening per policy.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service with staff, visitors and authorized personnel.
• Experience or familiarity with armed security procedures and patrols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and enforce site-specific security procedures at a correctional facility.
• Conduct armed patrols of buildings, grounds, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and report incidents or irregularities per procedures.
• Respond to alarms and incidents calmly, coordinating with facility personnel and emergency responders.
• Maintain patrol activity, incident logs and shift reports as required.

Skills

Customer service

Armed security

Patrols

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 Field Patrol Driver in Polkton, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer in a government corrections setting, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond professionally to evolving situations. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license. You will provide clear communication and exceptional customer service while supporting a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity and embraces innovation.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSat05:45 AM - 06:00 PMSun05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a correctional facility.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access control points, verify credentials, and report irregularities, prohibited items, or unauthorized entry attempts according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with facility personnel and emergency responders as appropriate.
• Maintain required documentation, including patrol activity, incidents, observations, and shift reports, in accordance with site 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 or 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.

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.