Security Officer Retail

Part Time Security Officer

Allied Universal is currently hiring a Part Time Security Officer for a retail store in Somerville, MA.

Friday and Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM

Starting pay is $20.30 per hour / paid orientation / paid training / dailypay available

As a security officer in Somerville, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a part-time security officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our claim a shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an unarmed patrol officer, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas at a dynamic retail location, maintaining a visible presence to help deter incidents. You will interact professionally with customers and team members, respond to security-related concerns, and provide outstanding service and communication. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position type: Part time

Pay rate: $20.30 / hour

Job schedule:

Daytime Fri 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM

What you'll do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of retail sales areas, stockrooms, exterior entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe site activity, reporting unusual conditions, hazards, and policy violations to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete required reports, logs, and documentation related to patrols, incidents, and daily security-related activities.

Minimum requirements:

• Customer service 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.

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 benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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 2026-1651986