Security Guard - Armed 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 Guard - Armed Patrol in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a financial institution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a highly visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and concerns with calm professionalism. You will communicate clearly with staff and visitors while documenting activity and escalating issues as needed. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and guided by integrity and 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 staff, visitors, and/or contractors by following site-specific procedures and security-related policies within a financial services location.
• Carry and maintain assigned firearm and related equipment in accordance with licensing requirements, post orders, and Allied Universal policies.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report observations through required documentation and/or communication channels.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of lobbies, offices, parking areas, and the perimeter, monitoring for irregular activity and/or policy violations that may help to deter unwanted behavior.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, directing foot and vehicle traffic, and coordinating with site contacts and/or local authorities when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have prior military and honorable DD214 discharge, prior law enforcement or Criminal Justice degree for hiring consideration
• Client requires proof of HS Diploma/GED.
• Be 21 years of age.
• Armed Guard Card/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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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