Security Officer - Armed Response Driver

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 Response Driver in New London, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer in a government location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, remain highly visible, and respond to security-related concerns with calm professionalism. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license under AU Driver Policy requirements. You will communicate clearly with staff and visitors, document activities, and support a welcoming environment while living Allied Universal values of integrity, teamwork, reliability, and innovation.

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 all personnel and visitors by following site-specific security-related procedures, government facility policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Carry a firearm and related equipment in accordance with Allied Universal and site policies, including maintaining required training and qualification standards and practicing proper weapon retention and storage protocols.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, document observations, and promptly report concerns through the established chain of command.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify hazards or policy violations.
• Control access at designated posts by checking identification, monitoring entry and exit points, screening for prohibited items as directed, and maintaining accurate logs and incident reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21+ Years of Age.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A valid firearms permit is preferred.
• 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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