Security Officer - Armed Driver Patrol Route

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 Driver Patrol Route in Spruce Pine, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a government corrections location, you will conduct routine rounds, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support staff and visitors through clear communication and customer service. This post requires a valid driver's license to complete vehicle patrols and respond across the site as needed. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to every shift.

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 authorized contractors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government correctional location.
• Conduct armed foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, entrances, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access by checking identification, verifying authorization, screening for prohibited items per post orders, and directing individuals to appropriate areas.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site personnel and/or public law enforcement as directed.
• Complete security-related reports and logs, document incidents and unusual activity, and communicate status updates to supervision according to post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 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.

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.