Security Officer Art Museum

Allied Universal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Full Time Security Officer for an art museum in Boston, MA. The role involves monitoring galleries, patrolling spaces, and delivering excellent visitor service during night shifts (Thu–Sun, 11 PM–7 AM).

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour with paid orientation and training. This unarmed position emphasizes a welcoming environment, safety, and professionalism in a cultural institution setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check required per federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may apply per state/local regulations.
• Driver's license required only for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and vendors.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow site protocols.
• Conduct regular foot patrols of galleries and public areas.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor flow.
• Report incidents and concerns to site contacts and leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

Allied Universal is Currently Hiring a Full Time Security Officer for an Art Museum in Boston MA.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 PM - 7 AM

Starting Pay is $23.00 Per Hour / Paid Orientation / Paid Training

As a Security Officer in Boston, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a contemporary cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for visitors, staff, and exhibits. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate professionally, and respond to concerns with integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where caring culture, innovation, and teamwork put people first.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$23.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

Thur 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Fri 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Sat 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Sun 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

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.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout galleries, exhibition spaces, public areas, staff areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor flow, entry procedures, and restricted‑area access in accordance with site policies.
• Report incidents, hazards, unusual activity, and maintenance concerns to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 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.

Closing

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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