Security Officer - Armed Patrol Driver

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 Driver in Whiteville, NC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government corrections location as an armed patrol officer. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, respond to situations with calm professionalism, and provide clear customer service and communication to staff and visitors. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license, and you will bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach while acting with integrity and supporting the team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

• Fri: 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat: 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun: 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

• 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 facility staff by carrying out armed, security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a government correctional location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including coordinated communication with facility staff and local emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned areas, including buildings, grounds, perimeter points, and controlled access areas; working environments and conditions may vary by post.
• Monitor access control points, verify identification and authorization for entry, and help to deter unauthorized access and/or prohibited items in accordance with post orders.
• Complete required documentation such as patrol activity reports, incident reports, and shift logs, and promptly report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and/or policy violations through the chain of command.

• Be at least 21+ Years of Age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• An Armed Guard Card/License is preferred.
• A Valid Firearms Permit 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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