Security Officer Dispatch Communications

Allied Universal; Lithia (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Access

Career Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits and Retirement Plan

Discounts through Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Dispatch Communications in Lithia, FL to coordinate security communications at a chemical/petrochemical site. You will monitor activity, document incidents, and support timely responses while upholding safety and customer service standards.

This full-time role pays $19.00 per hour and follows a rotating day/time schedule. Allied Universal emphasizes people-first culture, integrity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a guard card/license where required.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as a condition of employment under laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws; driver's license for driving roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and drivers at a chemical/petrochemical location by following security procedures.
• Monitor and coordinate dispatch communications, receive calls, document requests, relay information, and log activity.
• Respond to incidents and alarms; communicate details to site contacts and responders as directed.
• Monitor access, visitor/contractor entry, and vehicle traffic per site procedures and hazMat protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols and report unusual conditions or security concerns.

Skills

Guard Card/License

Age 18+

Background check

Drug screen

Driver's license (for driving roles)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OverviewAllied 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.

OverviewAllied 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.

Job DescriptionAs a Security Officer Dispatch Communications in Lithia, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As a Dispatch Security Professional at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will coordinate communications, monitor activity, document incidents, and support timely responses to security-related needs. You will help maintain a secure environment through clear communication, professional customer service, and teamwork. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first and encourages integrity in every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job ScheduleDayTimeThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat06:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun06:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and drivers at a chemical and petrochemical location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and coordinate dispatch communications, including receiving calls, documenting requests, relaying information to appropriate personnel, and maintaining accurate activity logs.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate relevant details to site contacts and emergency responders as directed.
• Monitor access activity, visitor and contractor entry, and vehicle traffic in accordance with site procedures and applicable hazardous-materials protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, and perimeter locations to identify and report unusual conditions or security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• A Guard Card/License is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

Closing

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1650664