Security Officer - Alarm Dispatch Desk

Allied Universal • Newport News, VA

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

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 - Alarm Dispatch Desk in Newport News, VA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Dispatch Officer with Allied Universal at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor security-related alarms and cameras, coordinate responses, and communicate clearly with onsite teams and visitors. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help to deter incidents, and document activity using a computer and/or tablet. Bring your alarm panel and access control experience to a role where agility, teamwork, and integrity matter every day.

Requirements

• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors by supporting site security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Operate the dispatch post by monitoring cameras, alarms, access control systems, phones, and radios; route calls and requests to appropriate personnel and/or responders.
• Receive and prioritize incident reports, coordinate response actions, and document activity in logs and required reporting systems in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around production areas, shipping and receiving zones, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and/or identify hazards or irregular conditions.
• Support traffic flow and access management for employees, contractors, and deliveries by verifying authorization, issuing directions, and communicating gate and dock activity to site contacts.

Benefits

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED