Security Officer - Armed Patrol Sentinel

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 Sentinel in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a financial institution location as an armed patrol officer, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to concerns, document activity, and communicate professionally with employees and visitors while delivering customer service. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, support a caring culture that puts people first, and act with integrity through teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out assigned security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Maintain an armed, uniformed presence in and around a financial services location to help to deter unauthorized activity; follow Allied Universal and location policies regarding firearms handling, retention, and use of force.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; provide first response support and coordinate with law enforcement and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, parking areas, and perimeter; monitor for unusual conditions, unsecured doors, and/or suspicious behavior, and report findings per post orders.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, logging visitors, issuing credentials as required, and completing detailed incident and activity reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 3 or more years combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma and/or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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: www.aus.com.

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