Armed Security Officer

Job Overview

Armed Security Officer – responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers and co‑workers through patrols, monitoring, search procedures, and emergency response.

• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security/safety of premises.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Guard, patrol, and monitor industrial or commercial premises to prevent safety hazards, theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
• Enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance.
• Escort on foot or by motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or provide personal protection or escort persons off customer property.
• Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs).
• Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Monitor for irregular or unusual activity.
• Secure facility and designated areas.
• Enforce facility and company policies and procedures.
• Investigate and prepare reports on incidents.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have an active NC PPSB Armed Security License.
• Must possess either a 9mm or 40cal semi‑automatic firearm, 3 magazines, and at least a level 2 retention holster.
• Must be able to score 80% or higher on the NC PPSB armed guard qualification.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Must be able to walk/run flights of stairs on a daily basis.
• Must have open availability to work all shifts and schedules.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to think clearly during crisis or high‑stress periods.
• Must be reliable, have a positive attitude, and uphold ethical behavior.

• High School Diploma.
• Armed Security License, PPSB Security License.

• Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Vacation.
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability.
• 401K/403b Plan.

Prosegur is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Hourly starting wage: $24.00/hour.