Security Officer - Alarm Dispatch

Allied Universal • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

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 - Alarm Dispatch in Los Angeles, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Dispatch Officer supporting a financial services location, where you will monitor activity, coordinate security-related responses, and keep teams informed through clear radio and phone communication. You will help to deter incidents by maintaining a visible presence at key points, documenting events, and assisting employees and visitors with professional customer service. Bring integrity and teamwork to a role that values reliability, agility, and innovative thinking.

Requirements

• Speak, read, and write fluent Spanish.
• Have 1+ years of security experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be able to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors and/or contractors at a financial services location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access control, alarms, CCTV and/or other electronic security-related systems; receive calls for service and dispatch officers and/or resources in accordance with post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting notifications, actions taken and outcomes per site requirements.
• Maintain clear, professional radio, phone and/or email communications with on-site personnel, management and emergency responders as directed; help to deter unauthorized activity through prompt reporting and dispatch.
• Support regular and random patrol coverage by coordinating patrol assignments, tracking officer locations and logging patrol activity; working environments and conditions may vary by site.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED