Armed Patrol Officer

Proteus Security Agency LLC-
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 25, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $18-$20 Hourly

    Job description:

    Proteus Security Agency (341682-GP) is hiring ARMED security officers in the Charlotte, NC area. We currently have full-time positions available. Visit: click on "contact" and "apply" to apply via the website. Learn more about our respond and resolve security approach through our website and in the information below.

    Summary of Duties

    Answer and respond to calls needing public safety or security. Writing complex incident reports. Maintaining a high level of independence, initiative and interaction with the public. Responsible for reprimanding and detaining members of the public. Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies when needed. Able to make sound decisions in stressful situations. Solid understanding on situational awareness and de-escalation. This position requires tact and the ability to size up your surroundings to make sound decisions. It also requires a fair level of empathy and customer service skills.

    Additional information about the position:
    Responding to calls for service and emergency assistance
    Rendering aid to the physically injured
    Investigating safety hazards and taking action to correct potential problem areas
    Providing motorized, foot and bicycle patrol to residential and business areas
    Practicing problem solving techniques in support of the agencies problem solving strategies
    Operating agency marked vehicles in routine and emergency situations
    Participating in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilities
    Acting without direct supervision and exercising independent discretion in meeting emergencies
    Detaining suspects, removing trespassers from property, physically and forcibly as needed.
    Using firearms and other less lethal means of self-defense
    Customer service & Community engagement
    Being an Ambassador of the agency, to the community.

    • Paid weekly

    Minimum Requirements:North Carolina Private Protective Services Board (NCPPSB) registered as an Armed Guard, Drivers License with a clean 3-year driving record, reliable transportation, ability to stand, walk, run, and go hands-on per agency SOP as needed. Ability to work required shifts including day and overnight. Ability to work a rotating schedule. Available during holidays and weekends. Black Protective Tactical carrier with plates and willingness to obtain identification patches (Front - Proteus / Back - Proteus Protective Services) before deployment, your own firearm (used to qualify for NCPPSB), 2 pairs of handcuffs, and minimally one less lethal. Navy Blue tactical pants, and black tactical boots. Smartphone with the ability to download appropriate work-related applications to be used in the field away from WIFI.

    Highly sought after skills:

    First Responder certified (First Aid, CPR, AED trained)

    Ability to pass a background check

    Ability to pass a drug screen

    Preference given toEMT/P certified individuals

    Preference given toformer Law Enforcement Officers

    Preference given toformer Military

    Certifications in any or all of the following: Taser, OC Deployment, baton, handcuffing (must have current certification or be willing to get certified to carry)

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  • Job Description

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $18-$20 Hourly

    Job description:

    Proteus Security Agency (341682-GP) is hiring ARMED security officers in the Charlotte, NC area. We currently have full-time positions available. Visit: click on "contact" and "apply" to apply via the website. Learn more about our respond and resolve security approach through our website and in the information below.

    Summary of Duties

    Answer and respond to calls needing public safety or security. Writing complex incident reports. Maintaining a high level of independence, initiative and interaction with the public. Responsible for reprimanding and detaining members of the public. Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies when needed. Able to make sound decisions in stressful situations. Solid understanding on situational awareness and de-escalation. This position requires tact and the ability to size up your surroundings to make sound decisions. It also requires a fair level of empathy and customer service skills.

    Additional information about the position:
    Responding to calls for service and emergency assistance
    Rendering aid to the physically injured
    Investigating safety hazards and taking action to correct potential problem areas
    Providing motorized, foot and bicycle patrol to residential and business areas
    Practicing problem solving techniques in support of the agencies problem solving strategies
    Operating agency marked vehicles in routine and emergency situations
    Participating in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge and abilities
    Acting without direct supervision and exercising independent discretion in meeting emergencies
    Detaining suspects, removing trespassers from property, physically and forcibly as needed.
    Using firearms and other less lethal means of self-defense
    Customer service & Community engagement
    Being an Ambassador of the agency, to the community.

    • Paid weekly

    Minimum Requirements:North Carolina Private Protective Services Board (NCPPSB) registered as an Armed Guard, Drivers License with a clean 3-year driving record, reliable transportation, ability to stand, walk, run, and go hands-on per agency SOP as needed. Ability to work required shifts including day and overnight. Ability to work a rotating schedule. Available during holidays and weekends. Black Protective Tactical carrier with plates and willingness to obtain identification patches (Front - Proteus / Back - Proteus Protective Services) before deployment, your own firearm (used to qualify for NCPPSB), 2 pairs of handcuffs, and minimally one less lethal. Navy Blue tactical pants, and black tactical boots. Smartphone with the ability to download appropriate work-related applications to be used in the field away from WIFI.

    Highly sought after skills:

    First Responder certified (First Aid, CPR, AED trained)

    Ability to pass a background check

    Ability to pass a drug screen

    Preference given toEMT/P certified individuals

    Preference given toformer Law Enforcement Officers

    Preference given toformer Military

    Certifications in any or all of the following: Taser, OC Deployment, baton, handcuffing (must have current certification or be willing to get certified to carry)

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