Security Officer PT Dispatcher

Allied Universal; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access

Career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a part-time Security Officer Communications Dispatcher in Washington, DC. You will coordinate security-related communications, monitor alarm activity, document incidents, and dispatch officers to support campus operations.

Join our team and contribute to a culture that values integrity, teamwork, and customer service. This role offers flexible scheduling with opportunities to grow into additional shifts and roles within our nationwide security network.

Qualifications

• Two years of security-related experience required.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• CPR certification and First Aid experience preferred.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen as per law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and client representatives while following site-specific procedures and security-related policies.
• Receive, prioritize, and dispatch calls for service, alarms, and routine requests to appropriate personnel using radio, telephone, and computer-aided dispatch systems.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating communications with campus resources and emergency responders as appropriate.
• Monitor security-related systems, cameras, access-control alerts, and communications channels; document activities, incidents, and dispatch actions accurately.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with field personnel and provide timely updates to support emergency response activities and daily campus operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Dispatch systems

Alarm panels

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio systems

CAD systems

Telephones

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Part Time Communications Dispatcher in Washington, DC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Dispatch Officer supporting an education location, you will coordinate security-related communications, monitor alarm activity, document incidents, and dispatch officers to support campus operations. Your professionalism, clear communication, and customer-focused approach will help promote a welcoming environment while helping to deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

• 21+ Years of Age
• Security Experience - 2+ Years
• Client Requires Proof of HS Diploma/GED

Pay Rate: $21.15 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed 02:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• Fri 02:30 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and client representatives while following site-specific procedures and security-related policies.
• Receive, prioritize, and dispatch calls for service, alarms, and routine requests to appropriate personnel using radio, telephone, and computer-aided dispatch systems.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating communications with campus resources and emergency responders as appropriate.
• Monitor security-related systems, cameras, access-control alerts, and communications channels; document activities, incidents, and dispatch actions accurately.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with field personnel and provide timely updates to support emergency response activities and daily campus operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least two years of security-related experience.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification and First Aid experience are 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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.