Security Officer Management Company

Allied Universal • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time, flexible Security Professional Flex Officer for a biotech company in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The role serves and safeguards clients across a range of industries. Officers use a shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts according to their availability, and may work irregular shifts with little or no advance notice. The posting describes all-day and evening shifts and requires flexibility. Starting pay is $23.14 per hour, with paid orientation and training.

The officer patrols assigned areas, monitors for security or safety concerns, controls access, responds to incidents, and provides courteous assistance to customers, employees, and visitors. The position requires effective communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to different post assignments.

Allied Universal describes itself as a leading North American security and facility services company offering a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• The posting states the role requires candidates to be at least 21 years old and have at least one year of previous security experience; its qualifications section also states a minimum age of 18 (or higher if required by the state; 21 if armed) and says no prior experience is required.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Licensing requirements may apply under state or local law and may be required before employment.
• Must have a valid driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable law.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including writing informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.
• Must be flexible for all-day and evening shifts and may need to work irregular shifts with little or no advance notice.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property complies with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Paid orientation and paid training.

What This Job Offers

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