Security Operations Center Officer

Allied Universal; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Operations Center Officer in Chantilly, Virginia. You will safeguard clients across industries, respond to incidents, monitor CCTV and alarms, and coordinate emergency responses with calm, decisive action.

This full-time role emphasizes customer service, vigilance, and teamwork in a dynamic environment, with ongoing training, benefits, and career growth opportunities at Allied Universal.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Background check required per federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screen required where allowed by law.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter; adapt to client site conditions.
• Monitor CCTV systems and alarms; coordinate with clients and first responders as needed.
• Operate facility computer systems and document incidents accurately.
• Address security issues or emergencies and contact Emergency Services when necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Patrols

CCTV monitoring

Alarm monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CCTV systems

Facility computer systems

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.

As a Security Operations Center Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Payrate: $23.69/hour

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• 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.
• Monitor closed circuit television systems and alarms.
• Monitor and operate facility computers systems regularly, as assigned.
• Handle security issues or emergency situations appropriately. Contact Emergency Services, such as EMT, Fire Dept., etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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

Perks and Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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

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