Security Officer Armed Vehicle Patrol

About the role

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 Vehicle Route Driver in Whiteville, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government corrections location. You will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide professional communication and customer service. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a caring, reliable approach to a role where your contributions matter.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and authorized personnel at a government corrections location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, perimeter areas, parking locations, and access points to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor and control access to restricted areas, verify credentials, observe visitor activity, and report unauthorized entry attempts or policy violations according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with facility personnel and public agencies as directed.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports of patrol observations, incidents, unusual conditions, and security-related activities in accordance with site procedures.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• An armed guard card 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.

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.

Pay

$21.50 per hour

Schedule

Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM (overnight shift)