Part - Time Armed Security Response Team Agent

Allied Universal•Boston, MA

8d•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 role operates in a high-contact corporate security environment, protecting personnel, property, and organizational reputation through proactive threat detection, risk assessment, and rapid response. Agents are expected to maintain a low-profile presence while remaining vigilant and communicating timely, accurate information to appropriate security stakeholders. The position requires professionalism, customer service, confidentiality, teamwork, and continuous operational readiness. The posting gives conflicting schedule information: the overview lists part-time work with a minimum of five 4-hour shifts per week, while the Schedule and Work Environment section describes full-time work with a minimum of five 8-hour shifts per week. Work is generally Monday through Friday, with evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes possible. The role includes static and mobile assignments in a professional, client-facing environment.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have a valid U.S. driver's license and a clean driving record.
Have at least five years of relevant experience in law enforcement, the military, or armed security.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of security operations, threat assessment, and protective security practices.
Demonstrate a high level of handgun proficiency and meet applicable firearms qualification requirements.
Hold current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Be able to obtain and maintain required California security registrations, permits, firearms credentials, and other applicable licenses.
Maintain the physical fitness, professional appearance, and operational readiness necessary to perform assigned duties.
Be available for scheduled 8-hour shifts and accommodate nights, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes when required.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, and report-writing skills.
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, discretion, reliability, and the ability to protect confidential information.
Provide professional guidance, tactical oversight, coaching, and mentoring to unarmed security personnel.
Communicate effectively with corporate leadership, clients, colleagues, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
Remain composed and exercise sound judgment in stressful or rapidly changing situations.
De-escalate conflicts through professional communication, crisis intervention, and appropriate problem-solving.
Balance security responsibilities with a diplomatic, service-oriented approach.
Demonstrate emotional intelligence, adaptability, teamwork, leadership, and organizational discipline.
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 professional armed protection for designated personnel, property, and client interests.
Maintain situational awareness and identify potential security 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 relevant 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 regarding professional security practices.
Support de-escalation, conflict resolution, customer service, and continuous improvement.