Security Officer - Part-Time Retail Patrol
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Security
Security Guard, Unarmed Security
Security Officer - Part-Time Retail Patrol
Job Location s
US-MA-Boston
Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level
Workdays Available Monday, Sunday
Shifts Available Afternoon, Evening
Business UnitAUS
OverviewAllied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job DescriptionAs a Security Officer - Part-Time Retail Patrol in Boston, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a busy retail location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents.
You will greet shoppers and team members, respond to questions and concerns, and communicate clearly with onsite partners. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.
Position Type:
Part Time
Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time Mon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Why Join Us:
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients and guests at a retail and mall location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of sales floors, common areas, receiving areas, and perimeter to help to deter theft, vandalism, and other policy violations.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including guest concerns, disorderly conduct, medical situations, and fire or alarm activations.
- Monitor access points and back-of-house areas, observe for suspicious activity, and assist with queue management and crowd control during peak shopping and dining periods.
- Document patrols, incidents, and service calls in reports and/or logs, and communicate key information to Allied Universal supervision and site management.
Minimum Requirements:
- Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- 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.
Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:
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