Security Officer Armed Patrol Deterrence

Allied Universal; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Discount Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, seeks an Armed Security Officer in Charlotte, NC. You will patrol and monitor a financial institution, deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a visible security presence.

Requirements include 1+ year armed security experience, HS diploma or GED, and being 21 or older for armed roles. A background check and drug screening are required. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Armed security experience preferred (minimum 1 year).
• HS Diploma or GED required by client.
• Be at least 21 years old; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check as per federal/state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors per site policies and emergency procedures at a financial institution.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly; document observations and coordinate with site contacts or law enforcement.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entrances, restricted areas, and cash-handling spaces for suspicious behavior; report concerns per post orders.
• Support access control by verifying credentials and visitor movement; escalate for unauthorized persons.

Skills

Armed Security

Customer Service

Patrol Procedures

Access Control

Education

HS Diploma or GED

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.

As a Security Officer Armed Patrol Deterrence in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Security Officer at a premier financial institution location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this armed post, you will support daily operations with integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach while bringing an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Tue: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Wed: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sat: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Sun: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or local law enforcement when needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the facility, access points, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor entrances, sensitive areas, and cash-handling or transaction spaces for suspicious behavior, and report security-related concerns according to post orders and Allied Universal protocols.
• Support access control activities by verifying credentials, monitoring visitor movement, and following escalation procedures for unauthorized persons and/or security-related incidents.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.