Security Officer State Department

Allied Universal•Chelsea, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer to support a State Department government location in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The role pays $21.35 per hour and includes paid orientation and paid training. The schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Security Officer will help safeguard visitors, employees, and members of the public by monitoring and patrolling assigned areas, controlling access, maintaining a visible presence, responding to incidents, and providing customer service. The role requires following site-specific policies and established response procedures, and maintaining accurate reports and logs.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Pepper spray certification.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at government facilities.
Monitor access points, verify authorized entry, maintain visitor records, and report unusual activity or policy violations in accordance with site procedures.
Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly, notify appropriate personnel, and follow established response protocols.
Conduct regular and random patrols of government buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Prepare accurate reports and maintain required logs for incidents, patrols, visitor activity, and other security-related events.