Armed Security Guard Job in Youngsville, NC
Job title from Prosegur: Security Officer - Armed
Source: Prosegur job site (prosegur.joblinkapply.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.
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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: 21.
Armed posts also need: Armed Security Guard Registration (firearms registration card).
How the pay compares
This job pays USD 5.00 an hour more than the typical USD 18.00 an hour for security guard jobs in North Carolina (375 jobs that list the pay).
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Job description from Prosegur
Shifts Include: 3rd shift Full time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00pm-7:00pm
Prosegur offers a whole suite of benefit options. Prosegur believes in career advancement and encourages current employees to apply. We offer competitive wages and exciting company resources.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security/safety of premises
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property
- Guard, patrol, and monitor industrial or commercial premises to prevent safety hazards, theft, violence, or infractions of rules
- Enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and respond to emergency situations requiring security assistance
- Escort on foot or by motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection or to escort persons off customer property
- Write detailed narrative reports and maintain daily activity reports (DARs)
- Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
- Monitor for irregular or unusual activity
- Secure facility and designated areas
- Enforce facility and company policies and procedures
- Investigate and prepare reports on incidents
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have an active NC PPSB Armed Security License
- MUST possess either a 9mm or 40cal semi-automatic firearm, 3 magazines, and at least a level 2 retention holster.
- MUST be able to score 80% or higher on the NC PPSB armed guard qualification.
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
- Must be able to walk/run flights of stairs on a daily basis.
- Must have open availability to work all shifts and schedules.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must have good communications skills
- Ability to think clearly during crisis or high-stress periods
- Must be reliable, have a positive attitude, and uphold ethical behavior
License # BPN 007767P7
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For 50 years, Prosegur has been helping make the world a safer place. Today, more than 175,000 employees across 36 countries combine experience, technology, and innovation to protect the people, clients, and communities we serve.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. Whether working on-site with our clients or supporting our teams behind the scenes, every employee plays an important role in delivering the safety, service, and trust our clients depend on every day.
At Prosegur, you’re not just joining a security company. You’re joining a global team with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.
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