Global Security Operations Center Operator - First Shift

Allied Universal; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a GSOC Operator to monitor alarms, manage access, and coordinate responses for security incidents affecting Open Text operations and facilities. You will maintain CCTV systems, process video requests, and communicate with Security Management during emergencies.

You will also liaise with clients, staff, and emergency responders, ensuring accurate reporting and calm problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• Strong report writing and analytics skills required.
• Proficiency with computer systems, software, and networks.
• Effective communication with IT/Security staff across teams.
• Ability to operate radio, telephone equipment and security consoles.
• Flexible to work various shifts and respond under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarm systems to ensure site security worldwide.
• Manage day-to-day access to company facilities in line with policy.
• Operate CCTV systems and process video footage requests.
• Provide access to facilities and coordinate with emergency responders.
• Notify and assist emergency personnel during incidents.
• Liaise with clients and other departments during emergencies.
• Direct visitors and monitor security perimeters.
• Log and report life safety events and security issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Report writing

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication

Radio/console operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree or active enrollment in Criminal Justice or protective services

Tools

Security systems

Video surveillance software

Job description

Company 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.

Pay Rate: $22.15 / Hour paid WEEKLY with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance

Minimum 2 plus years of Security experience Or prior Law Enforcement or Military experience required

Must be comfortable using computers or tablets

Allied Universal is the world's largest private security company with over 800,000 employees! Allied Universal offers unmatched career growth opportunities in the security industry

Allied Universal® is hiring a Global Security Operations Center Operator. The GSOC Operator is responsible for using security best practices to identify, analyze, and support all events and incidents that impact or potentially could impact Open Text operations, facilities, and employees. The GSOC Operator is responsible for monitoring multiple security network systems to coordinate responses to all safety and security incidents. In addition to monitoring security systems, the GSOC Operator is required to properly provide timely and accurate reports/information to Security Management of all life safety events, and guide and assist business clients during emergency and non-emergency events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary Responsibilities:
• Alarm Monitoring: Operators monitor all physical security equipment on a global basis to ensure the physical security of all employees, contingents, and office spaces
• Access Management: Operators manage day to day access to all company facilities, ensuring compliance with customer, auditorial, and company policy
• CCTV System: Operators manage the companies CCTV system and process video footage request
• Provide access management to all company facilities
• Conduct alarm monitoring for Open Text facilities
• Manage all video footage requests in accordance with company policy
• Manage all access report requests in accordance with company policy
• Notify the appropriate personnel in an emergency
• Notify, direct, and assist emergency personnel in the event of an emergency
• Liaison between clients, other departments, and company leadership during an emergency
• Directing visitors to the appropriate areas
• Monitor and control removal of company and personal property
• Report all building utility/ service issues as observed and instructed to facilities
• Manage the day-to-day requirements for the Companies Anti-tailgating program
• Evaluate and recommend improved procedural safety/security protocols or processes
• Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site
• Work flexible schedules, including some nights

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Work experience must include of the following:
  • Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills and ability to expertly prepare reports
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to reach conclusions and approaches to problems
  • Demonstrated high level of competency with advanced computer systems (e.g., hardware, software, and networks)
  • Possession of highly proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to communicate effectively with IT and Security Systems professionals
  • Demonstrated ability to operate radio, telephone equipment and/or console monitors
  • Flexibility to work various shifts and willingness to assist the team when needed
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and work under pressure
• Comfortable in an environment where there is an expectation for constant learning
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Compile, sort, and interpret data
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Encourage effective teamwork
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
• Handle crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree, or actively enrolled in college, with a focus on Criminal Justice or other protective service-related field of study

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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