Security Officer - Armed Site Patrol

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 Site Patrol in Wilmington, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Allied Universal Armed Security Officer at a government corrections location, you will conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, maintain a highly visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors. This post requires an Armed Guard Card or License. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, a caring approach, and the integrity to deliver through teamwork while supporting daily operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.50 / 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 staff, visitors, and/or contractors by following site-specific procedures, access requirements, and assigned post orders at a government location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or requests for assistance in a calm, problem-solving manner, and coordinate with on-site personnel and local responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control entry points by checking identification and/or authorization, verifying visitor logs, issuing temporary credentials when directed, and reporting suspicious activity.
• Complete required security-related reports such as daily activity logs, incident reports, and shift briefings, and communicate relevant information during post transitions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an Armed Guard Card/License.
• Have 6 months or more of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Be 21 years of age or older.
• 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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