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Armed Security Officer State Facility
Watertown, Massachusetts Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning Req ID: 2026-1605334 Work Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Date posted: 06/03/2026
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Allied Universal is Currently Hiring a Full Time Armed Security Officer for State Site in Watertown MA
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 AM - 6 PM
Starting Pay is $25.88 Per Hour / Paid Orientation / Paid Training
Candidate is Required to Have a Concealed Carry Permit and 1+ Years of Previous Related Experience
As a Security Officer Armed in Watertown, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed patrol officer in a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents, and support daily operations through strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will reflect our caring culture by putting people first, working as a team, and acting with integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $25.88 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 06:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 06:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 06:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or the public by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and/or critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting relevant details and communicating with supervisors, site contacts, and/or public responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout assigned facilities, roadways, structures, and perimeter areas to help identify unusual conditions, policy violations, and/or potential security-related concerns.
- Monitor entrances, restricted areas, and high-traffic public spaces, helping to verify authorized access, observe activity, and report suspicious behavior, hazards, and/or maintenance issues.
- Support emergency and incident response efforts by following post orders, preserving scene integrity when needed, preparing reports, and assisting with traffic, crowd, and/or access control during planned and unplanned events.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
- Be at least 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.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
- 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.
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Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to the people and business of our communities, and is North America's leading security services provider. With over 140,000 employees, Allied Universal delivers high-quality, tailored solutions, which allows clients to focus on their core business. For more information: 866.825.5433 or
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