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Security Officer Patrol Officer

Allied Universal
Allied Universal Salary
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026

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 - Unarmed Patrol Officer in Cambridge, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer at a leading healthcare location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence that helps to discourage incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with calm, clear communication. You will document observations, support staff and visitors with strong customer service, and work as part of a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity and a people-first culture.


Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTime
Mon10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Tue10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Wed10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Thur10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Sun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

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.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a healthcare location.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation and timely communication to site leadership and Allied Universal management.
  • Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of laboratories, office areas, lobbies, parking areas, and the perimeter, documenting observations and reporting maintenance hazards and/or unusual activity.
  • Control access for employees, contractors, patients, and visitors by verifying credentials, directing traffic flow, and monitoring entry points in accordance with site-specific policies.
  • Complete security-related reports, incident documentation, and shift logs, and communicate relevant information during post transitions and/or via approved reporting systems.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Access control and/or badge experience 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: 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.

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