--- title: "Security Officer Jobs in Boston, MA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/boston-ma" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:00:12.254Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/boston-ma" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/boston-ma/data.json"] --- Security Officer market brief · Boston, MA # Security Officer Jobs in Boston, MA 169 security officer openings are live in the Boston, MA area from 31 employers, led by Allied Universal, Mass General Brigham, and PalAmerican Security. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600–$50,591 a year (median $46,145), from the 95% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA)[Browse all Security Officer markets](/jobs/security-officer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 169 : Live security officer openings currently tracked in the Boston market. **Companies hiring** : 31 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $46,145 : 95% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/security-officer/locations/boston-ma/entry-level)66 jobs Mid-level2 jobs Level coverage is 40%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 169 Hiring employers 31 Salary coverage 95% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 124 17 companies Established employers 38 9 companies · $48,547 median Top of market 5 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $41,600 P50 $46,145 P75 $50,591 P90 $54,512 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live security officer listings in Boston - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security officer opportunities in Boston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 169 live roles tracked in this market. - 31 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-officer) ## A practical market plan for Security Officer in Boston Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 169 security officer openings across 31 employers establish the current Boston opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Allied Universal is one of the most active visible employers, with 71 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Boston market view into active employers and representative security officer openings Employer activity · 31 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Allied Universal logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2F39b0b6_c4191a87c75b4001b66d3ba0a27b3167%257Emv2.jpg%2Fv1%2Ffill%2Fw_180%252Ch_180%252Clg_1%252Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2F39b0b6_c4191a87c75b4001b66d3ba0a27b3167%257Emv2.jpg&sig=aK2RYl8FWwYA_kcy5_5B7qRv0Pg6Rs9ONULXrdtMZM4) Allied UniversalStartups & growing teams71Open roles](/company/allied-universal)[![Mass General Brigham logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.massgeneralbrigham.org%2Fadobe%2Fassets%2Furn%3Aaaid%3Aaem%3Ae18d30bd-526d-4c7d-a5a9-97816a57d90e%2Fas%2Fhomepage-hero-mobile.avif%3Fassetname%3Dhomepage-hero-mobile.jpg%26originalImageWidth%3D1200%26originalImageHeight%3D1172&sig=x933448uaJWWhbNGKZyMoAxirx3pIT4Tx5tp9KbACEg) Mass General BrighamEstablished employers16Open roles](/company/mass-general-brigham)[![PalAmerican Security logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalamerican.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2Fcropped-favicon-1-1024x1011-1-180x180.png&sig=gixwoiqqRdQQKUhVgXciinhKjbSZxw0lv82fpTIFeME) PalAmerican SecurityEstablished employers12Open roles](/company/palamerican-security)[![Securitas logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecuritas.com%2Fimages%2Fbrand%2Ffavicon-32x32.png&sig=Nn6AhGksV9K3k6TXJIz6QQqtw19mOZifsvw5xpuGVNg) SecuritasStartups & growing teams12Open roles](/company/securitas) ekawStartups & growing teams9Open roles Northeast SecurityStartups & growing teams8Open roles The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Startups & growing teams6Open roles [![GardaWorld logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gardaworld.com%2Fimages%2Fgardaworld-logo.png) GardaWorldEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/gardaworld) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 169 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Security Officer - eveningsLive roleMass General BrighamBoston, Massachusetts$48,547Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-at-mass-general-brigham-7f458651-e380-5f71-9577-2c33d450fd95)[Security Officer - NightsLive roleMass General BrighamBoston, Massachusetts$48,547Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-nights-at-mass-general-brigham-dd3ba576-b87e-5683-8702-cf4353eb37b2)[Part Time Security OfficerEntry-levelUnited SecurityBoston, Massachusetts$45,864Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/part-time-security-officer-at-united-security-a1b158f6-7c63-5a6a-87d5-59dad99e9cf4)[Security Officer Patrol CommunicationsLive roleAllied UniversalBoston, Massachusetts$45,240Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-patrol-communications-at-allied-universal-9e192340-604f-5b18-bde2-c0524992c5fc)[Security Officer Corporate Site Premises PatrolLive roleAllied UniversalCambridge, Massachusetts$47,320Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-corporate-site-premises-patrol-at-allied-universal-f48e09d2-944d-5e97-9942-70b4343ff685)[Security Officer Pharmaceutical Site PatrolLive roleAllied UniversalCambridge, Massachusetts$47,320Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-pharmaceutical-site-patrol-at-allied-universal-499d575e-ca22-5567-be50-194ee133ad10)[Armed Security Officer State SiteEntry-levelAllied UniversalLowell, Massachusetts$53,830Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/armed-security-officer-state-site-at-allied-universal-61b29ed1-2a7a-5f9f-a851-50c5fe58267e)[Security Officer Retail Patrol ReviewLive roleAllied UniversalBoston, Massachusetts$46,571Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-retail-patrol-review-at-allied-universal-020d3ab5-2dc7-5f9d-9c69-6c60cdd672a2) #### More security officer openings in Boston - [Security Officer Hotel Patrol · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-hotel-patrol-at-allied-universal-a811ae41-2530-5088-85e7-d08e505d35c2) - [Security Officer Patrol Driver · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-patrol-driver-at-allied-universal-2358c90e-276a-5ef0-919c-9f88ed50a04a) - [Security Officer Patrol Monitoring · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-patrol-monitoring-at-allied-universal-ffcd4e4b-51db-5db0-8109-490639ff3852) - [Security Officer State Department · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-state-department-at-allied-universal-90fc4d36-a849-56d8-ab9b-94899cc012fd) - [Security Officer - weekends · Mass General Brigham](/job/security-officer-weekends-at-mass-general-brigham-aa3bde31-eec9-5044-bae1-02ad85a32be2) - [Security Officer Hazard Recognition · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-hazard-recognition-at-allied-universal-34cdd853-0b68-519f-b774-1af7b23bf882) - [Security Officer | Full Time $24-25/hr · ekaw](/job/security-officer-full-time-24-25-hr-at-ekaw-a9cf8899-1f9f-5099-a154-35846330d1e2) - [Security Officer | Part Time| $24-25/hr · ekaw](/job/security-officer-part-time-24-25-hr-at-ekaw-e4d3124e-b41a-5730-a1bd-45ff1a927a6a) - [Quick Response Security Officer - On Call · GardaWorld](/job/quick-response-security-officer-on-call-at-gardaworld-d8e811da-8f79-5422-ad5d-a576acd1af94) - [Security Officer Supervisor | Part Time, Weekends | $25/hr · ekaw](/job/security-officer-supervisor-part-time-weekends-25-hr-at-ekaw-4cf393e0-2205-5e34-878e-f1e9a4cd3055) - [Security Officer Supervisor | All Shifts | $25-$27/hr · ekaw](/job/security-officer-supervisor-all-shifts-25-27-hr-at-ekaw-cffa2452-a02d-5f61-9a90-ab85e25c477d) - [Shift Lead Security Officer - Weekly Pay! · ekaw](/job/shift-lead-security-officer-weekly-pay-at-ekaw-0164457a-bee2-535e-85ed-ef1af25e1f4c) - [Security Officer State Offices · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-state-offices-at-allied-universal-715eb471-7222-5202-a4e5-4c360888bff3) - [Security Officer Pharmacy Patrol · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-pharmacy-patrol-at-allied-universal-30ec3f1c-9220-5879-bdd3-313a99494e03) - [Security Officer Patrol Condominium Site · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-patrol-condominium-site-at-allied-universal-20956977-afc5-5a30-b45c-b2f9e9297039) - [Security Officer Financial · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-financial-at-allied-universal-39e5f15e-a033-5ab3-a55d-02c0e34ee961) [Explore all 169 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA) ## Security Officer jobs in Boston: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many security officer jobs are open in Boston? Metaintro tracks 169 live security officer openings from 31 employers in the Boston, MA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do security officer jobs in Boston pay? The median posted salary is $46,145 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600 to $50,591. Based on the 95% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for security officer jobs in Boston? Allied Universal, Mass General Brigham, PalAmerican Security, and Securitas have the most open security officer roles here right now, out of 31 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Security Officer demand around Boston. 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