Security Officer Armed Patrol Unit

Allied Universal • Cambridge, MA

1d • $21

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Flex Armed Patrol Unit in Cambridge, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a leading technology location, you will conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and respond to alarms and service calls with calm professionalism. You will document observations, communicate clearly with onsite teams, and deliver customer-focused assistance to employees and visitors. You will succeed by working as a team, staying agile and reliable, and acting with integrity.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by following site-specific security-related procedures, access control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of offices, common areas, parking locations, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical events, alarms, suspicious activity, and requests for assistance from site stakeholders.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other building systems as assigned, report irregular conditions, and coordinate with Allied Universal leadership and local responders when needed.
• Complete detailed reports and logs, document security-related incidents and patrol activity, and support investigations by preserving observations and relevant information.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED