Dispatcher - Universal Kids Resort

Referral Job Portal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Kids Resort seeks a Security Dispatcher to triage emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch appropriate units, and monitor multiple security systems to ensure guest and team safety.

In this role you will serve as the central communications hub for all departments, notify leadership and stakeholders of incidents, and document radios, phones, and logs while maintaining composure during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Level 2 (Non-Commissioned) Security License is required.
• 1+ years of Security or Dispatch experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming calls for service for all Universal Kids Resort departments, triages them depending on the request, and dispatches the appropriate units to include outside emergency response agencies and third-party vendors.
• Actively monitors surveillance systems, building life safety alarm systems, elevator call boxes, and meteorological systems to ensure the safety of our Guests and Team Members throughout the resort.
• Acts as the centralized hub of communication for all departments at Universal Kids Resort, including the theme park and hotel. Provides incident notifications to predetermined UKR Leadership and Universal Destination & Experiences (UDX) stakeholders, including executives.
• Accurately completes the appropriate documentation related to radios, telephones and key logs, daily and incident blotter reports, and other departmental operating documents.
• Communicates any Team Member or Guest concerns to Security leadership for resolution. Gathers and relays relevant information through various forms of equipment.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security awareness

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the triaging of incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for service while dispatching the appropriate units, including outside agencies. Monitors multiple radio channels, surveillance cameras, meteorological equipment, and life safety building alarm equipment to ensure the safety and security of everyone on UKR property. Provides critical incident information via notifications to company management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives incoming calls for service for all Universal Kids Resort departments, triages them depending on the request, and dispatches the appropriate units to include outside emergency response agencies and third-party vendors. Maintains composure and established procedures when dealing with emergency situations.
• Actively monitors surveillance systems, building life safety alarm systems, elevator call boxes, and meteorological systems to ensure the safety of our Guests and Team Members throughout the resort.
• Acts as the centralized hub of communication for all departments at Universal Kids Resort, including the theme park and hotel. Provides incident notifications to predetermined UKR Leadership and Universal Destination & Experiences (UDX) stakeholders, including executives.
• Accurately completes the appropriate documentation related to radios, telephones and key logs, daily and incident blotter reports, and other departmental operating documents.
• Communicates any Team Member or Guest concerns to Security leadership for resolution. Gathers and relays relevant information through various forms of equipment.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must be able to work a flexible and varying schedule based on business needs.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• A background check is mandatory, and results must meet Universal Destinations and Experience’s background check criteria.
• Must be able to maintain composure when dealing with emergency situations and professionally and accurately relay or communicate information to senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Required to successfully attend and pass all recurring mandatory/legal licenses and certifications as a condition of employment.
• Level 2 (Non-Commissioned) Security License is required.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of Security or Dispatch experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Kids Resort via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Kids Resort HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Kids Resort. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Kids Resort as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Advertised: Aug 31 2026 Central Daylight Time
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