Security Officer Armed Incident Patrol Driver
As a Security Officer Armed Incident Patrol Driver 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 at a government corrections location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. This driving position calls for strong communication, sound judgment, and exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable team, where a caring culture, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTime Thur 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
Fri 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
Sat 05:45 PM - 06:00 AM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and members of the public by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access requirements, and emergency response activities at a government corrections location.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned buildings, grounds, perimeters, parking areas, and other designated areas to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy violations.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following post orders and applicable procedures.
- Monitor and control access points, verify authorization for entry, maintain visitor and vehicle records, and report unauthorized access attempts.
- Prepare clear and accurate activity, incident, and patrol reports; communicate observations and concerns to appropriate site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.
Minimum 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.
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.
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.