Armed Security Response Team Agent

Allied Universal•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services is seeking a qualified, professional, and physically fit Armed Security Response Team (SRT) Agent to provide protective security services for a designated client in Boston, Massachusetts. The agent works in a high-contact corporate security environment, protecting personnel, property, and organizational reputation through threat detection, risk assessment, and rapid response. The position requires operational judgment, emotional intelligence, strong communication, discretion, teamwork, customer service, and continuous readiness. Agents maintain a low-profile presence while remaining vigilant and communicating timely, accurate information to security stakeholders. This is a full-time position with at least five eight-hour shifts per week, typically Monday through Friday. Evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes may be required. Duties include static and mobile security assignments in a professional, client-facing environment. The role is based in Boston, MA and pays $50 per hour.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record.
At least five years of relevant experience in law enforcement, the military, or armed security.
Strong knowledge of security operations, threat assessment, and protective security practices.
High handgun proficiency and ability to meet applicable firearms qualification requirements.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Ability to obtain and maintain required California security registrations, permits, firearms credentials, and other applicable licenses.
Physical fitness, professional appearance, and operational readiness to perform assigned duties.
Availability for scheduled eight-hour shifts and to accommodate nights, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes when required.
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, and report-writing skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Integrity, sound judgment, discretion, reliability, and ability to protect confidential information.
Ability to provide professional guidance, tactical oversight, coaching, and mentoring to unarmed security personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively with corporate leadership, clients, colleagues, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
Ability to remain composed and exercise sound judgment in stressful or rapidly changing situations.
Ability to de-escalate conflicts through professional communication, crisis intervention, and appropriate problem-solving.
Ability to balance security responsibilities with a diplomatic, service-oriented approach.
Emotional intelligence, adaptability, teamwork, leadership, and organizational discipline.
Ability to brief, explain, and reinforce security procedures and policies clearly and professionally.

Nice To Haves

Medical training beyond the minimum required certifications.
Additional professional education, relevant training, or industry certifications.
Experience in corporate security, executive protection, or other protective security assignments.
Training or experience in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and community-oriented problem-solving.
Foreign language proficiency.
Experience preparing detailed incident documentation, operational summaries, and after-action reports.

Responsibilities

Provide armed protection for designated personnel, property, and client interests.
Maintain situational awareness and identify potential threats, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Conduct ongoing security assessments and implement appropriate protective measures.
Perform static and mobile security assignments, including rapid-response duties as directed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, client representatives, and security program stakeholders.
Communicate regularly with SRT management and provide timely operational updates.
Safeguard sensitive information, personnel, facilities, and confidential client matters.
Follow established procedures, contractual requirements, and the designated Statement of Work.
Participate in ongoing training, operational readiness activities, and professional development.
Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency responders when appropriate.
Operate motor vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.
Prepare accurate daily activity logs, incident reports, and after-action reports.
Guide, coach, and mentor unarmed security personnel in professional security practices.
Promote de-escalation, conflict resolution, customer service, and continuous improvement.