Casual Security Operation Dispatch

Amentum; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Casual Security Operation Dispatcher in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. This role requires 24/7 coverage including weekends and holidays. You will operate radio/phone consoles, assess emergencies, and dispatch police, fire, medical, and other personnel as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and multitasking skills, and US citizenship. The position offers a varied shift pattern with benefits described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate two-way radio and telephone consoles to receive calls for assistance and dispatch units.
• Interview callers to determine problem type, personnel and equipment needed, and available units.
• Provide basic EMT instructions before responders arrive when needed.
• Monitor alarm signals and accurately dispatch responding units.
• Input commands to update logs, test equipment, and maintain system readiness.
• Maintain SOPs, prepare daily reports, and support site Security and Emergency Services.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Casual Security Operation Dispatcher located in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. The Dispatch position is a 24 hour a day, 7 day per week, 365 days a year presence to include weekends and holidays.

Job Requirements:

• Operate two-way radio communication equipment and telephone consoles to receive incoming calls for assistance and will dispatch police, fire, medical, and other personnel and equipment to scene of emergency or location of personnel requiring assistance.
• Following established guidelines by interviewing a caller to determine the nature and type of problem, the number of personnel and equipment needed, and scan status charts and computer screen to determine units available.
• May be required to provide instructions to the caller, utilizing knowledge of emergency medical techniques prior to the arrival of First Responders.
• Monitors alarm system signals that indicate the location of fire or other emergency and be able to accurately dispatch responding units.
• Input commands on a computer keyboard to update files and maintain logs, test communications, and alarm equipment and backup systems to ensure serviceability.
• Maintain existing Standard Operating Procedures in coordination with site Security Office, creation of Daily Tour of Duty report, perform ad hoc administrative support to site Security and Emergency Services Office, route calls to business areas, issue hotel room keys if lost or misplaced by visitors and log and issue master keys to authorized personnel for various locations.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Communication skills
• Valid Drivers License
• US Citizen
• Multitasking
• ability to handle stressful situations
• Government issued clearance at time of application

Compensation Details:

$26.72

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/17/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.