Security Officer Dispatch Monitor

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 Dispatch Monitor in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Dispatch Officer at a dynamic tech and telecommunications location, where you will monitor communications, coordinate responses to security-related activity, and support access and alarm processes. In this fast-paced role, you will help maintain an organized environment through strong communication, attention to detail, and customer service, while reflecting a caring culture, teamwork, reliability, innovation, agility, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.18 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-related policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor communication systems, cameras, alarms, and other site reporting tools to identify unusual activity and help support timely response to incidents and critical situations.
• Dispatch site personnel and/or appropriate responders to reported issues, service requests, and emergency situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Document incidents, activities, and communications in logs and reports, helping to support accurate recordkeeping and follow-up on security-related matters.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter when required, while helping to identify concerns at a technology-focused location.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer and/or tablet 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.

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.