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Armed Security Officer

Triple Canopy
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026

POSITION OVERVIEW

Security Officers provide mobile patrol and rapid response to suspicious or criminal activity and safety hazards. Security Officers shall wear an appropriate seasonal uniform, perform the following tasks, and have the following qualifications:

PAY TRANSPARENCY

$45.10 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform highly visible,alertand vigilant mobile patrol and/or static security functions
  • Observe for suspicious or criminal behavior on or around the Properties and deter criminal targeting of Client' assets through visible presence and field contacts
  • Rapidly respond to dispatch calls (including, without limitation, requests from Clients' security operations centers) to investigate, mitigate, preempt or stop criminal acts, in accordance with applicable security officer authorities granted to them by local, state, and federal law,utilizing sound tactical and lawful decision making, to include proper use of a force continuum and adherence to the Use of Force Directive
  • Prevent, intercept, and remove unauthorized persons observed attempting to gain, gaining, or who have gained unauthorized access to any Properties, in accordance with applicable security officer authorities granted to them by local, state, and federal law, utilizing sound tactical and lawful decision making, to include proper use of a force continuum and adherence to the Use of Force Directive
  • Protect all persons from physical assault, harassment, and/or intimidation at designated Properties,in accordance withapplicable security officer authorities granted to them by local, state, and federal law,utilizingsound tactical and lawful decision making, to include proper use of a force continuum and adherence to the Use of Force Directive
  • Assistwith medical or other emergency conditions
  • Report security concerns, incidents, suspicious activity, and crimesimmediatelyto Clients' representatives and/ or emergency services personnel such as police and fire departments
  • Meet and deal tactfully and politely with the public and visitors, and effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors asrequired
  • Respond to Client personnel ina timely,effectiveand professional manner
  • Respond to the scene of crimes and emergencies toassistin crime scene management and investigation; collecting details of the incident, including photos, evidentiary, and suspect information;containingand securing crime scenes; and protecting sensitive evidentiary information
  • Enforce Clients' access and property control policies at all gates and lobbies
  • Communicate and remain accessible via two-way radio and/or SECURITY COMPANY-issued cellular phone or other devices
  • Complete all reports and paperwork asrequired
  • Provide first aid, CPR, andassistduring emergencies as necessary
  • Must be able to wear protective body armor as a part of the duty uniform
  • Maintain mandated training requirementsin accordance withcompany guidance andstateand federal law
  • Maintain weapons qualifications
  • Ensure safety requirements compliance and safe work practices
  • Regular, in-person attendance isrequired
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • May be subject to frequent interruptions withlong periodsof sitting, standing, or walking. Extended hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays may berequired.May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather.Subject to high noise levelsincludinggun fire,hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat, extreme cold or exposure to chemicals.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Meet one of the two below requirements:
  • Either a minimum of 4 years in a Combat MOS; U.S. Military Special Operations Unit; or a U.S. Law Enforcement Special Operations Unit (or)
  • Minimum 6 years as a sworn law enforcement officer/agent, legally authorized to carry a firearm, legally empowered to perform arrests, and who satisfied all applicable legal and training requirements for armed law enforcement officers in thejurisdictionin which they were employed.
  • LEOSA/HR218 certification preferred
  • Mustpossessa valid Massachusetts Class A License to Carry with no restrictions and authorized for employment within the state of Massachusetts under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 14 Section 131.
  • Verifiable experience and training in security awareness, mediation and conflict resolution, disaster and emergency situations and managing personnel atvarious typesof facilities
  • Mustpossessa minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent from a U.S. Accredited School. Foreign education must be evaluated to meet U.S. education requirements.
  • A US Citizen with social security card
  • Mustpossessa valid active state driver's license
  • Class A Firearm License
  • Current CPR/AED/1st Aid Certification
  • Write and speak clearly and effectively in English
  • Must meet all medical, physical, drug test standards as outlined in the contract
  • Must have the ability tomaintaina high levelof physical fitness and personal appearance
  • Must be able to pass psychological assessment
  • Write and speak clearly and effectively in English
  • Successful completion of training and certification
  • May berequiredto lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires intermittent running, continuous and prolonged standing, walking, sitting, squatting,stretchingand bending without the aid of any walkingassistancedevice.Must be physically capable of riding a bicycle and/or operating a motor vehicle throughout the course of a workday.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

 

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