Security Officer Armed Patrol Investigator
Allied UniversalAbout 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 Patrol Investigator in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer in a dynamic healthcare location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access awareness throughout assigned areas. This role blends customer service, clear communication, and professionalism with a caring, team-focused culture that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity in every interaction.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $23.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 09:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 09:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 09:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 09:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 09:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare setting.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or public emergency responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
- Monitor access points and sensitive areas, verify entry permissions when required, and support visitor and staff screening procedures in accordance with site guidelines.
- Carry authorized armed post equipment in accordance with Allied Universal standards and applicable laws, maintaining professional presence and readiness during assigned patrol activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have 2 or more years of law enforcement, military, and/or corrections experience.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Access control and/or badge experience 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.
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. For more information: www.aus.com.
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