Customer Service Representative - Alarm Monitoring

National Monitoring Center; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

PTO

Weekly pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

National Monitoring Center in Lake Forest, CA is seeking an Alarm Agent to process alarm signals via outbound calls and handle inbound client inquiries. This in-office, full-time role includes training paid by the company and ensures accurate communication with police, fire departments, and alarm companies.

The position is nonexempt with a 40-hour workweek, SHIFTS vary, and licensing via BSIS/TOPS is required. A high school diploma is essential, with customer service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is necessary.
• Entry level; no prior experience required, but 1 year of customer service is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain licensing through BSIS/TOPS

Responsibilities

• Handle outbound calls and inbound client inquiries regarding alarm signals and accounts.
• Coordinate with dispatching agencies and relay information to alarm companies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while processing alarms with accuracy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Punctual

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Alarm Agent

Job Location: Lake Forest, CA - In office

Job Type: Full-Time; Nonexempt

Shift Time:

• 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Tuesday and Wednesday off)
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday and Tuesday off)
• 2:00 pm - 7:30 am (Tuesday and Wednesday off)
• 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Monday and Tuesday off)

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Since 2001, National Monitoring Center is an industry leading third party Alarm System monitoring company, and a member of the Netwatch Group. Each member of the Netwatch Group aims to bring a sense safety to all our customers across the globe.

Further details regarding our organization can be found at www.NMCcentral.com

Learn more about our policies here: https://nmccentral.com/privacy-policy

Would you describe yourself as:

• Precise
• Having Strong Follow Through
• Open Minded
• Enthusiastic to Learn
• Problem Solver
• Meticulous
• Honest
• Determined

If this specifically describes you, please continue reading the job description!

Job Description

Alarm room operators are expected to process alarm signals for clients through outbound telephone calls as well as handle inbound calls from clients regarding alarm signals and other functions regarding their accounts. Alarm signals include burglary, hold-up, medical, fire alarms, and a variety of status-based trouble, supervisory, or maintenance signals. Interactions will include conversations with customers, dispatching agencies such as police and fire departments, and relaying information to individual alarm companies.

National Monitoring Center trains their Alarm Room Operators as part of the on-boarding process. Training is fully paid for by the Company and is conducted as part of the employee’s regular work-shift.

The Alarm Room Operator position is classified as nonexempt, and any hours worked greater than 40 will be paid in accordance with applicable state regulations. Our employees are paid on a weekly basis.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities and Duties

• This position requires strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• This is a computer-based position with communication happening by telephone only.
• There are no sales and no call quotas to meet with this position.
• The requirements are to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain quality and accuracy while processing alarms

The position also requires candidates to have, or be able to perform, the following:

• Clear consistent speech in English
• Positive phone presence
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient use of a computer for typing, reading, and interpreting documents and information
• Basic mental math for converting various time zones
• Ability to work in-office; be punctual and arrive at work on time
• Ability to remain focused and awake while working
• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time (sitting or standing)
• Ability to work holidays and weekends when a weekend or holiday falls on scheduled work-shift

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent is necessary
• This is an entry level position, no previous experience required, however, one year of customer service experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain licensing through BSIS/ TOPS

Training

Paid training for this position will be provided to all new hires via a 6-week new hire training program. Training class is planned to start October 12th and will be Monday- Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The training schedule requires full attendance.

Shifts

• 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Tuesday and Wednesday off)
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday and Tuesday off)
• 2:00 pm - 7:30 am (Tuesday and Wednesday off)
• 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Monday and Tuesday off)

Company Benefits

• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• PTO
• Weekly pay
• Direct Deposit
• And more

As a dynamic organization, business needs and priorities change from time-to-time. As a result, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of the Netwatch Group to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Employment-at-Will: Employment at Netwatch Group is at-will and for no specific duration. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or written agreement.