Security Officer Full Time Overnight Patrol

Allied Universal; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer to protect client sites in Durham, NC, delivering professional customer service while maintaining a secure environment in a manufacturing and industrial setting.

Responsibilities include patrolling, monitoring access, responding to incidents, and documenting events. The role emphasizes a visible security presence, adherence to policies, and clear communication with site leadership.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas, warehouses, offices, parking areas, and the facility perimeter.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials as required.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and incident reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site‑specific security procedures, access policies, and emergency response activities.
• Deter unauthorized activity by patrolling and maintaining visibility.
• Report access concerns or policy violations to site contacts.
• Document relevant details and communicate observations to leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Access control

Emergency response

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 Full Time Unarmed Perimeter Patrol in Durham, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will deliver exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond professionally to routine site needs while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$19.13 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSat11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access policies, and emergency response activities in a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of production areas, warehouses, offices, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to help identify unusual conditions and help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials as required, and report access concerns or policy violations to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established procedures and documenting relevant details.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and incident reports, communicate observations to Allied Universal leadership and site personnel, and support a professional security-related presence throughout the location.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.