Security Officer Full Time

Allied Universal; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leader in security services, seeks a dedicated Security Officer in Charlotte, NC to protect clients across commercial real estate and other settings. You will monitor access, verify credentials, and assist tenants and visitors with a professional presence.

Role emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset in a dynamic workplace. This full-time position offers growth, training, and comprehensive benefits while serving local communities.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused security officer with basic tech proficiency and badge access familiarity.
• Experience in access-control procedures and incident response is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and staff while following site access procedures.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor records and badge logs per policy.
• Respond to incidents or alarms calmly and report to the appropriate personnel.
• Conduct routine patrols of the property, including entrances, parking, and perimeter areas.
• Document daily activities and incidents in reports and communicate during shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Incident response

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alarm panel experience

Badge access systems

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 Full Time in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a commercial real estate location. Monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and respond to access-related alarms while maintaining a professional, welcoming presence. Conduct routine patrols to help deter incidents and provide clear communication and customer service. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to a company that is agile, reliable, and innovative.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Thu: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Fri: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sat: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and building staff while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor entry, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records in accordance with property policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the commercial property, including common areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter, to help identify and report security-related concerns.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and unusual conditions in required reports and communicate relevant information during shift transitions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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.