Security Officer - Armed High Rise Patrol

Overview

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 High Rise Patrol in Charlotte, NC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as financial institutions and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a part‑time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  As an Armed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle‑area patrols, stay highly visible to help deter security‑related incidents, and respond to alarms and service requests.

You will support access control, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors while delivering customer service. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.

Part Time

$24.00 per hour

Daytime:
Tue 02:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Thur 02:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• 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 Benefits:
  
  Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks:
  Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Provide customer service to clients at a financial institution by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as needed.
• Conduct armed patrols on foot and/or by vehicle throughout the facility, parking areas, and perimeter, completing regular and random rounds to help deter suspicious activity.
• Monitor access points, observe customers and employee activity, and verify credentials and/or authorization for restricted areas in accordance with post orders.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, escalating to Allied Universal leadership and/or local law enforcement as appropriate.
• Complete detailed reports of patrol activity, incidents, and observations, and communicate relevant information to client representatives and Allied Universal supervisors.

• Have 3+ years’ combined law enforcement, military, and/or security‑related experience OR have a college degree.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Armed guard card and/or license is preferred.
• At least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• Drug screening required to the extent permitted by law.
• Participation in industry‑specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and may be required prior to employment.
• Valid driver's license 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 any other characteristic protected by law. For more information:

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, visit:

Requisition ‑1545279