Security Officer Museum

Security Officer Job in Boston, MA

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.

Allied Universal is currently hiring a full time Security Officer for a 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 security officer at a cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming experience for visitors, staff, and guests. You will communicate professionally, respond to routine concerns, and represent Allied Universal's caring, reliable, and integrity-driven culture through teamwork and attentive service.

Position type: Full time

Pay rate: $23.00 / hour

Job schedule:

Daytime 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, artists, and vendors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout galleries, exhibition spaces, public areas, offices, and the perimeter to help identify unusual activity and potential concerns.
• Monitor access points, visitor flow, and restricted areas; verify credentials as required and help to deter unauthorized entry.
• Observe museum property, exhibits, and facility conditions, document incidents or concerns, and complete required reports.

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.

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:

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Requisition ID: 2026-1664114