Security Officer

Welcome to the latest USA Job Vacancy Site 2026. We would like to inform you of the most recent job opening from Suffolk University for the Security Officer position. For more details, please read the job description below carefully, along with the minimum requirements for the position in Boston as outlined below.

Suffolk University, through its current recruitment program, is opening a job vacancy for the Security Officer position in Boston. This role aims to enhance the operational performance both within and outside the offices of Suffolk University. The company is seeking candidates who are ready to be assigned to various divisions according to their position, skills, and expertise. Below are the full requirements for the Security Officer position at Suffolk University in Boston:

Overview

The Suffolk University Community Service/Security officer position provides the Suffolk Community with the highest level of customer service, while maintaining a safe and secure environment that enhances the educational mission of the University. Suffolk is looking for customer service-oriented individuals, with a high degree of professionalism; who will be working in a friendly, student-oriented, inclusive & diverse environment in downtown Boston with opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide security & community assistance for the University faculty, students, staff and guests at Suffolk University buildings and properties.
• Greet & screen visitors, maintain a fixed post, handle desk duty including access control, data entry and reporting, and conduct interior checks.
• Prepare and submit appropriate reports.
• Provide assistance and direction to students, faculty, staff and visitors to ensure compliance with University policies and procedures with respect to public safety matters.
• Utilize de-escalation skills in situations where appropriate with students, staff, and visitors.
• Verbally detain individuals who violate University public safety policies.
• Call for police assistance as necessary.
• Answer telephones, radio calls and aid callers, visitors, and other SUPD staff if requested.
• Take photographs of community members to issue University identification cards.
• Administer first aid and CPR to the level of training.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work any shift as assigned.
• Must have excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Preferably have a valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must have no prior felony record.
• Must be able to perform data entry and run simple reports from computerized systems.

Physical Activities

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
• Walking and running as needed.
• Walking up and down stairs.
• Physically detaining a human being under the direction of a police officer or otherwise.
• Assist police officer as directed in emergency situations.
• Lifting a human as needed.
• Work environment:
  • Ability to work inside and outside of building during all types of weather.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including all rotating shift assignments, nights, weekends, holidays; available for on‑call assignment and overtime as needed.
  • Ability to sit or stand at a location for long periods of time.
  • Ability to walk for extended periods of times.

Salary Range

• Start: $20.16
• 1 Year: $20.44
• 3 Year: $20.85
• 5 Year: $21.27
• 7 Year: $21.69
• 10 Year: $22.13
• 15 Year: $22.56

The University may slot a new hire at any step above the starting rate for his or her position, taking into account the individual’s qualifications and experience.

Note Community Service/Security Officers do not have a warrant as a Special State Police Officer and thus have no arrest authority.

Note The Community Service/Security Officer is a uniformed position equipped with a radio. The use of tobacco products while on duty is prohibited.