Security Officer Armed Response Patrol
Charlotte, North Carolina
Position Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Overnight
Req ID: 2026-1607261
Work Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Date posted: 06/04/2026
As a Security Officer Armed Response Patrol in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and site needs with professionalism. This role offers the chance to serve with integrity, support people first, and deliver exceptional customer service through teamwork in an agile, reliable, and innovative environment.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM |
| Thur | 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM |
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a financial services location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting details and communicating with site contacts and/or emergency personnel as needed.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the location, including interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points, while helping to deter unauthorized activity.
- Monitor access points, verify credentials, and observe visitor and employee movement in accordance with site protocols, reporting unusual or suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.
- Support cash handling, high-value asset transit, and other sensitive operational activities by maintaining a visible presence and following post orders, incident procedures, and escalation guidelines.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
- Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Possess at least 3 years of security-related, law enforcement, military police, and/or military experience.
- Alarm panel experience 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.
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.
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