Security Officer Dispatch Console Operator

Alliedbarton Security Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Dispatch Console Operator in Norfolk, VA. The role involves coordinating security communications, dispatching resources, and monitoring site systems at a telecommunications/media location.

Full-time position with a daytime to evening schedule. The job emphasizes customer service, incident response, and adherence to site policies to protect people and assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or security operations is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to document events clearly.
• Ability to monitor systems and respond to incidents in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors at a telecommunications and media operations location by following security-related procedures and policies.
• Receive, prioritize, document, and dispatch security service requests and incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor communication systems, access activity, cameras, and other site systems; maintain dispatch logs and shift reports.
• Respond to incidents in a calm, solution-oriented manner and communicate updates to leadership and responders.
• Conduct regular patrols around the premises and perimeter as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Dispatch coordination

Problem solving

Job description

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Dispatch Console Operator in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Dispatch Security Professional in a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will coordinate communications, monitor activity, dispatch resources, and support timely responses to security-related situations. You will help maintain an organized environment through clear communication, strong customer service, and professional presence. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:DayTimeTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors at a telecommunications and media operations location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Receive, prioritize, document, and dispatch security-related service requests, alarms, incidents, and critical communications to appropriate personnel and/or responders.
• Monitor communication systems, access activity, cameras, and other site systems as assigned; maintain accurate dispatch logs, incident records, and shift reports.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicate updates to site leadership and/or emergency responders, and follow established escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter as assigned; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or 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.

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.