Security Officer Community Patrol

Allied 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.

As a Security Officer Community Patrol in Cambridge, MA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will monitor assigned areas and complete routine foot patrols, maintaining a visible presence that can help to deter security‑related incidents. You will greet tenants and visitors, respond to questions and concerns, and communicate observations to site leaders.

At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a caring, people‑first approach while supporting a reliable and innovative operation.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Tue: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Wed: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Thur: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Fri: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sat: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial property.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior and exterior areas, including common areas, parking locations, and perimeter points, helping to deter unwanted activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and security‑related equipment such as cameras, alarms, and/or key control systems, and report maintenance concerns or unusual conditions per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including medical calls, disturbances, and/or fire and intrusion alarm activations, and notify property management and/or public responders as directed.
• Document patrols, incidents, and tenant or visitor interactions in written reports and/or electronic logs, escalating issues through the chain of command as required.

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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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