Security Officer - Campus Patrol

AECOM; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security services is hiring a Security Officer for campus patrol in Durham, NC. The role involves monitoring activities, responding to incidents, and ensuring safety in an educational environment. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities for career growth. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and a North Carolina Security Professional Guard Card.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must have North Carolina Security Professional Guard Card.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Background investigation and drug screening are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol assigned areas to deter security incidents.
• Respond to emergencies and provide guidance during incidents.
• Assist with access control and report unusual activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

As a **Security Officer - Campus Patrol** in **Durham, NC** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education and more .

As an unarmed patrol officer in an educational setting, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, helping to deter security-related incidents and maintaining a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Your presence and routine patrols contribute to a sense of order, while your strong communication and customer service skills support the needs of the campus community. Guided by our values of agility, reliability, and teamwork, you will act with integrity and put people first in all interactions.

**Position Type: Full Time**

**Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Mon11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Tue11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Fri11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Sat11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Sun11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

**Responsibilities:**

+ Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures and following site-specific policies, as well as responding to emergency situations when appropriate.

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, maintaining professionalism at all times.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the educational campus and its perimeter, adapting to varying working environments and conditions as required by the location.

+ Observe and report any unusual activity or potential concerns to the appropriate personnel.

+ Assist with access control and help to deter unauthorized entry to restricted areas within the educational environment.

+ Support emergency response activities and provide guidance to students, staff, and visitors during incidents.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ North Carolina Security Professional Guard Card is preferred.

+ Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older 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.

+ 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.

+ Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

**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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com .

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 .

**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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com .

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 .

**Job ID:** 2025-1388496

**Location:** United States-North Carolina-Durham

**Job Category:** Security Officer