Security Officers for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
NORTHEAST SECURITYAllied Universal Security Services
Northeast Security, IncTime at current job
2-5 years56%More than 5 years22%Less than a year11%
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Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $81,143 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,588 – $108,673 yearly
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Security Officer / Tier 2
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipSecurity Officer
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurity Officer
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Notary PublicClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Officer
Malden, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSecuritySurveillanceSecurity Officer/Supervisor
Malden, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPRCNASkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecuritySecurity Officer
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Safety ProfessionalGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+3 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?
The average time to fill a security officer role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security officer / tier 2 and public safety officer.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security officer in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 12 years of professional experience.
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