Security Officer Alarm Panel Operator

Allied Universal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Brighton, MA is seeking a part-time Security Officer Alarm Panel Operator to monitor alarms, control access, patrol galleries, and assist guests and staff. You will use strong communication and customer service skills, document activity, and respond calmly to incidents.

The position offers weekend shifts at $25.75/hour with opportunities to grow within a leading security team. Join Allied Universal to contribute to a culture of integrity, teamwork, and service while

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Experience with alarm panels preferred.
• Background checks and drug screening required by law.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age requirements: 18+ (unarmed) or 21+ (armed).
• Criminal history considered per laws.
• Licensing as required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors per site procedures.
• Monitor entrances/exhibits/public spaces/restricted areas; verify access credentials.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly and coordinate with appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular/random patrols in galleries, offices, and surrounding perimeter.
• Complete activity logs and incident reports per Allied Universal and site requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Alarm panels

Access control

Computer literacy

Patrol procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Alarm systems

Job description

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 Alarm Panel Operator in Brighton, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, 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: aus.com/earnmore. As a Security Officer at a cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine checks, help to deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for guests, staff, and visitors. You will use strong communication and customer service skills while responding to alarms, supporting access control, and documenting activity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where a caring culture, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $25.75 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Sat 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities within a cultural institution setting.
• Monitor entrances, exhibits, public spaces, and restricted areas; verify access credentials and direct visitors in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout galleries, collection areas, offices, and the surrounding perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity or conditions.
• Complete required activity logs, incident reports, and other documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems 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.

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 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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.