Security Officer College Building

Allied Universal • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is Currently Hiring a Part Time Security Officer for a College in Cambridge MA. As a Security Officer in Cambridge, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Front Desk professional in an education location, you will be the welcoming first point of contact, helping to monitor access, assist visitors, and support security-related procedures with professionalism and care. This role offers the chance to deliver outstanding customer service, clear communication, and dependable support while reflecting Allied Universal’s values of teamwork, integrity, reliability, and innovation in a dynamic campus environment.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 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.
• 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 at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, visitor check-in activities, and/or emergency response support when appropriate.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting students, staff, faculty, and visitors, verifying credentials, and directing authorized individuals according to site protocols.
• Respond to incidents, questions, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while communicating with campus contacts and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Maintain awareness of front desk activity, report unusual behavior or security-related concerns, and help to deter unauthorized access through consistent observation and documentation.
• Support daily operations in an educational setting by answering phones, managing visitor logs, receiving deliveries, and providing clear information to guests and personnel.

Benefits

• Paid Orientation
• Paid Training
• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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