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Operations officer jobs are open across financial services, defense, healthcare, and logistics, at every level from entry-level analyst to senior director, with specializations in process improvement, compliance operations, and business continuity. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Security Officer Entry Operations
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Full Time Entry Operations in Quincy, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and drivers. Your visible presence and clear communication will help deter incidents while supporting smooth operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $21.40 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and personnel at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and delivery-related access authorizations, and maintain visitor, contractor, and vehicle access records in accordance with site procedures.
- Respond to access-control incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, trailer yards, loading areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Communicate professionally with dispatch personnel, drivers, vendors, and site leadership while supporting orderly traffic flow and adherence to access requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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 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.
Closing
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: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1744869
Security Officer Entry Operations
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Full Time Entry Operations in Quincy, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and drivers. Your visible presence and clear communication will help deter incidents while supporting smooth operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $21.40 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to drivers, visitors, and personnel at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and delivery-related access authorizations, and maintain visitor, contractor, and vehicle access records in accordance with site procedures.
- Respond to access-control incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, trailer yards, loading areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Communicate professionally with dispatch personnel, drivers, vendors, and site leadership while supporting orderly traffic flow and adherence to access requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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 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.
Closing
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: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1744869
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Who's Hiring
- Allied Universal184
- Poppy Bank5
- City of Baltimore4
- Cathay General Bancorp4
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene4
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field
- Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning or workflow management software
- Strong data analysis skills using spreadsheet or business intelligence tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects from planning to completion
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to the employer's industry
Tips for Your Operations Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Operations officer roles in financial services emphasize regulatory compliance and risk controls, while those in defense or government contracting stress process documentation and security clearances. Reframe your bullet points to match the sector's language before you apply to each opening.
Highlight process improvement outcomes
Hiring managers for operations officer roles want to see what changed because of your work. Replace vague duty statements with specific before-and-after results, such as cycle time reduced, error rates cut, or throughput increased, even if the gains were modest.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your clearance level
Many operations officer openings in defense, government, or financial services require a specific clearance or background check tier. Applying only to postings that match your current clearance level saves time and positions you as an immediately hireable candidate rather than a development hire.
Prepare a cross-functional collaboration story
Operations officers routinely work across finance, IT, HR, and legal teams. Interviewers almost always ask for a specific example of coordinating a project across departments. Draft a concise, two-minute answer before your first phone screen so you're not improvising it on the spot.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Operations officer titles vary widely in authority and budget ownership from one organization to the next. Before you discuss compensation in an offer conversation, clarify the reporting structure, the headcount you'll oversee, and the budget you'll control, then anchor your ask to the actual scope of the role.
Operations Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations officers?
Allied Universal, Poppy Bank, and City of Baltimore are hiring the most operations officers right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to spike at large financial institutions, defense contractors, and regional health systems during budget and planning cycles.
How many operations officer jobs are remote?
About 47% of operations officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by industry. Sub-functions like business process analysis, compliance monitoring, and program coordination tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles that require on-site oversight of physical operations or secure facilities are predominantly in-person.
How do you become an operations officer?
Most operations officers start in an analyst, coordinator, or specialist role within a single function such as finance, logistics, or compliance, then move up by taking on cross-departmental projects. Building fluency in process documentation, data analysis, and project management strengthens your candidacy. Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP signal operational discipline to hiring managers and can accelerate the transition into an officer-level title.
Can you get hired as an operations officer with little experience?
Entry-level operations officer roles exist, particularly at mid-size companies and in government contracting, where the title describes a generalist who supports senior staff rather than leads independently. Candidates with limited experience should emphasize internships, part-time operations work, or coursework in process management, and apply to postings that explicitly list one to two years as the minimum rather than targeting roles built for experienced managers.
What does the operations officer interview process look like?
Most employers start with a recruiter phone screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with the hiring manager and at least one cross-functional colleague. Expect at least one behavioral question about managing competing priorities and one scenario question about diagnosing a process breakdown. Larger organizations often add a written case study or a presentation round before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to operations officer jobs?
You can find and apply to operations officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience, industry preference, and location.
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