Security Officer Job in Hickory, NC
Job title from Allied Universal: Security Officer PT Lobby and Driving Post
Source: Allied Universal job site (securitycareers-aus.icims.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.
License in North Carolina
To work as a security guard in North Carolina you need the Unarmed Security Guard Registration (registration card, applied for by the employing licensee), issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Private Protective Services Board, under N.C.G.S. Chapter 74C.
Minimum age: 18.
How the pay compares
This job pays USD 0.93 an hour more than the typical USD 18.00 an hour for security guard jobs in North Carolina (375 jobs that list the pay).
About Allied Universal here
Typical pay at Allied Universal in North Carolina: USD 18.00 an hour (349 jobs that list the pay).
Job description from Allied Universal
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Part Time Lobby Driver in HICKORY, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, 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: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor security-related systems, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license. You will help create a professional, secure environment while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture with integrity and teamwork.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $18.93 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeSat06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 06:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and front-desk policies at a manufacturing and industrial location.
- Greet visitors, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, maintain accurate visitor logs, and direct guests according to established site procedures.
- Monitor access to the facility through the front desk, assist with badge and credential inquiries, and report unauthorized access concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures and communicating with site contacts and/or emergency services as needed.
- Maintain professional communication with employees and visitors, answer incoming calls, receive deliveries, and complete required activity reports and documentation.
Minimum Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
- 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 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.
Closing
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.
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, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1693481Apply on the Allied Universal site
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