Night SOC Operator: CCTV, Dispatch & Alarms Pro

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is hiring a SOC Operator to monitor security events and coordinate response from a centralized Operations Center. You will log incidents, verify alarms, and dispatch responders as needed during Sunday to Thursday night shifts.

Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in security operations, CCTV/VMS experience, and strong written reports. This role requires nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating 24/7 coverage, with excellent communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree in Criminal Justice or Security is a plus.
• 1–2+ years in SOC, security operations, dispatch, law enforcement, military, or similar monitoring environment.
• Experience with CCTV/VMS, access control, alarms, radios, intercoms and security software.
• Strong written documentation and report-writing.
• Excellent verbal communication and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and log incidents with event details.
• Provide centralized law enforcement radio monitoring, alarm monitoring, and dispatch as needed.
• Follow SOPs, escalation procedures, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

SOC operations

CCTV/VMS

Alarms & radios

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or Security (a plus)

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm monitoring software

Intercom systems

Job description

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is hiring a SOC Operator to monitor security events and coordinate response from a centralized Operations Center. You will log incidents, verify alarms, and dispatch responders as needed during Sunday to Thursday night shifts.

Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in security operations, CCTV/VMS experience, and strong written reports. This role requires nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating 24/7 coverage, with excellent communication and computer skills.