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Security Officer Armed Patrol Response

Allied Universal
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026
💰 $50,000/yr

About the role


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 Armed Patrol Response in Boston, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Armed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help discourage incidents, and support a professional environment through strong communication and customer service. In this armed post, you will contribute to security-related operations while reflecting our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, working with integrity and teamwork in a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon08:45 AM - 04:15 PMTue08:45 AM - 04:15 PMWed08:45 AM - 04:15 PMThur08:45 AM - 04:15 PMFri08:45 AM - 04:15 PM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
  • Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or public emergency personnel as needed.
  • Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout the location, including lobbies, offices, parking areas, and perimeter points, helping to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual behavior.
  • Monitor access points and verify credentials, visitor activity, and/or deliveries in accordance with site protocols, helping to support controlled entry into restricted or sensitive areas.
  • Maintain a visible armed presence and report suspicious activity, policy violations, and/or maintenance concerns that could affect daily operations or security-related conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Possess a valid concealed carry weapons permit.
  • Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
  • Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
  • Be at least 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.
  • Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
  • 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.

Why Join Us:

  • 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.


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: www.aus.com.

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