Security Officer CPO Certified Armed Patrol

Allied Universal; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to exclusive technology

Career growth opportunities

Financial and health benefits

Discounts on top brands and services

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer CPO Certified Armed Patrol in Charlotte, NC. In this full-time role, you will serve and safeguard clients in financial institutions by conducting armed patrols, responding to alarms, and providing customer service. A CPO certification and a high school diploma or GED are mandatory, along with a minimum age of 21. The pay rate is $24.00 per hour, and the position includes access to career growth opportunities and various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Possess a CPO certification.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm manner.
• Conduct regular armed patrols throughout the facility.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials.
• Support cash handling and high-value asset movement.

Skills

CPO certification

Customer service

Calm problem-solving

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Education

High school 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 CPO Certified Armed Patrol in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a leading financial institution location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service and communication. In this dynamic role, you will support daily operations with agility, reliability, and integrity while working as part of a caring, innovative team committed to putting people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule: Monday: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Friday: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Saturday: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Sunday: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting details and communicating with site contacts, law enforcement, and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the facility, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization, and report unusual activity, suspicious behavior, or policy violations according to site procedures.
• Support cash handling, high-value asset movement, and other sensitive operations by maintaining a visible armed presence and following post orders and escalation protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a CPO certification.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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

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