Armed Security Officer

Position: Armed Security Officer Full Time
Location: Marion

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 Armed Security Officer Entry Point Specialist in Marion, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location where you will support access control operations, monitor entry activity, verify credentials, and help to deter security-related incidents through a visible presence and professional communication. In this role, you will perform routine patrols, respond to site needs with agility and reliability, and deliver a people-first experience through teamwork, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Fri
05:45 PM - 06:00 AMSat
05:45 PM - 06:00 AMSun
05:45 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

* Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and/or authorized personnel by following access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.

* Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or authorization, and document visitor, contractor, and vehicle activity in accordance with site access requirements.

* Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.

* Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas to help support security-related operations and identify unusual conditions.

* Complete required reports, logs, and shift activity documentation, and report access irregularities, policy violations, and/or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

* Be at least 21 years of age.

* An armed guard card/license 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:

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