Security Officer - Armed Patrol Watchstander

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.

As a Security Officer - Armed Patrol Watchstander in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, you will patrol interior and exterior areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support daily operations with strong customer service and clear communication.

You will document observations, respond to alarms and/or unusual activity, and partner with site leadership and local responders. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to every shift.

Full Time

$24.00 / Hour

Day Time Mon  02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Fri 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sat 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter points to help deter suspicious activity and/or policy violations; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification and/or credentials, managing visitor check-in, and directing individuals to appropriate areas in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, and other incidents in a calm, problem-solving manner; coordinate with site leadership and/or public responders as needed.
• Complete timely reports on patrol activities, incidents, and observations, and communicate notable conditions to Allied Universal management and/or the client point of contact.

• Have 3 or more years combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or have a college degree.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Provide a DD214 with an Honorable Discharge or an Associates Degree or 60 college credits or a Police Academy Certificate or a Corrections Academy Certificate.
• An Armed Guard Card and/or license is preferred.
• 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.

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:

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