Posted 26 days ago

Unarmed Security Guard

Arrow Security
Pay Estimated pay: $16.13-21.61 per hour

Location Raleigh, 27603, US

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6.0

Rated 6.0 out of 10, based on 29 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Arrow Security

Arrow Security is a security company.

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Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

A valued contributor to our respectful and rewarding work culture, the Security Guard is responsible for performing licensed security guarding duties to ensure the safety and security of assigned client location, its visitors, guests, residents and their property. By exhibiting vigilance and tactfulness in following company protocol, the Security Guard is perceptive at identifying situational risk within assigned areas and prompt in communicating events to Site Supervisor/ Manager on duty.

In alignment with fellow security staff and Operations' teams, the Security Guard fosters best practices that are compliant with federal/state regulations and respectful of our company policies and protocols, committing to the integrity of our Arrow mission to provide an excellent client experience.


WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WORKING AT ARROW SECURITY?

Wouldn't you like to be part of an organization that respects and values all of its people? Where each person can make a difference and be heard because every person's role in the organization is important? At Arrow Security, we challenge our people in a beneficial way to grow both personally and professionally. We strive to offer the best compensation, benefits, flexibility and unique perks possible while promoting a positive work-life balance. At Arrow, we understand how important this is to our people. And our people are important to us.


Here is some of what we offer our valued security staff:

  • Weekly pay
  • Internal growth opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling opportunities
  • Employee PERKS program, including discounts on everyday purchases with many of our partners


Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • The Security Guard is responsible for performing licensed security guarding duties to ensure the safety and security of the assigned client location, its visitors, guests, residents and their property.
  • By exhibiting vigilance and tactfulness in following company protocol, the Security Guard is perceptive at identifying situational risk within assigned areas and prompt in communicating events to Site Supervisor/ Manager on duty.
  • The Security Guard works in conjunction with Supervisor staff and Operations teams to foster best practices that are compliant with federal/state regulations and respectful of our company policies and protocols.
  • Tour Property and complete reports.


Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Valid and current Class D License
  • At least one (1) year of security guarding experience
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Additional certifications a plus


Founded in 1985, Arrow has perfected our approach to high quality security. As a true Super Regional guarding company, we are large enough to provide our Clients and Officers with the resources, technology, and supervision to deliver a superior security program while being nimble enough to react quickly and deliver an exceptional customer and employee experience. "We Care" about our Officers and make sure to take care of the people that take care of our Clients.


Arrow Security is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to complete the application process, please email Arrow Security Human Resources Department at HRresolutions@arrowsecurity.net. Please include your full name, contact information and details about your request in the email.

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What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do security officers at Arrow Security get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    36% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    Good jobs pay you for your break time.

    You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick

    Does Arrow Security pay security officers when they’re sick?

    No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.

    How we know this

    94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.

    But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.

Hours and flexibility

    Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do security officers at Arrow Security worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    60% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.

    You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to get time off

    How easy is it for security officers to get time off at Arrow Security?

    Some people find it hard to get time off.

    How we know this

    56% of people report it’s hard to get time off.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.

  • Good
  • Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute

    Do Arrow Security managers change security officers schedules at the last minute?

    Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.

    How we know this

    70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.

    Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick days

    How easy is it for security officers to take sick days at Arrow Security?

    Some people find it hard to take sick days.

    How we know this

    50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes.

    You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.

    A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.

Benefits

    Good
  • Most people get paid time off

    Do security officers get paid time off at Arrow Security?

    Most people get paid time off work.

    How we know this

    67% of people say they get paid time off.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.

    A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do security officers at Arrow Security feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    47% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    Your boss should treat you with respect.

    No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.

    If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get breaks without interruption

    Do security officers at Arrow Security get to take their breaks without interruption?

    Only some people get breaks without interruption.

    How we know this

    46% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed out

    Is it stressful for security officers to work at Arrow Security?

    Some people feel stressed out here.

    How we know this

    65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.

    Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do security officers at Arrow Security enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    44% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do security officers at Arrow Security recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do security officers get enough training when they start at Arrow Security?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.

    Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get support to advance

    Do security officers get support to advance at Arrow Security?

    Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 78% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you grow, if you want to.

    This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.

    This helps you build skills and earn more money.

  • Okay
  • Headquarters only partly understands what's happening

    Do security officers think Arrow Security’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

    Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    60% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.

    To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.

    This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters

    Do security officers feel well informed about how Arrow Security is doing?

    Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    72% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good employer shares news with all its workers.

    You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.

    Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.

Find out more about working at Arrow Security

What Arrow Security employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Smoking when I want

    Worst thing

    Dealing with more stuff when not getting compensated

    1.6

    Security guard at Arrow Security, September 2025

  • Best thing

    Pays decent

    Worst thing

    Pay structure is strange. Clock in system is bad

    4.2

    Security officer at Arrow Security, November 2024

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