Security Professional: Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Allied Universal; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, basic life, A

Disability insurance

Company retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to safeguard clients across Healthcare, Education, Finance, and more. You’ll use our shift-pickup platform to claim shifts that fit your availability, gaining hands-on site experience and growth opportunities. The role may include irregular shifting with little notice and requires a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Starting pay is $19.57 per hour. Full-time hours are Monday through Friday, 8am–4pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license if driving a company or customer-owned vehicle.
• 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.
• No prior experience required.
• Be at least 18 years of age, or higher if required by the state (21 years, if armed).
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively; identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy.
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral & written communication

Active listening

Problem solving

Reliability

Teamwork

Public interaction

Multilingual capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer to safeguard clients across Healthcare, Education, Finance, and more. You’ll use our shift-pickup platform to claim shifts that fit your availability, gaining hands-on site experience and growth opportunities. The role may include irregular shifting with little notice and requires a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Starting pay is $19.57 per hour. Full-time hours are Monday through Friday, 8am–4pm.