Security Officer Alarm Monitoring Specialist

Allied Universal • Sterling, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Alarm Monitoring Specialist in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, 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. Join Allied Universal as a Dispatch professional supporting a fast-paced tech location. In this role, you will monitor activity, coordinate communications, document incidents, and help respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. This position offers the chance to stay engaged, support a connected team, and deliver outstanding service while reflecting Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related 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.
• 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

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, radios, and other communication systems, and dispatch personnel to incidents, service requests, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Document incidents, maintenance concerns, visitor activity, and/or unusual conditions with timely and accurate reports and status updates.
• Coordinate access-related communications, verify information, and relay instructions to staff, vendors, and/or first responders as needed at the location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, while helping to identify and report security-related concerns that may arise in a technology-focused location.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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