Security Officer - Dispatch Center
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Dispatch Center in Hattiesburg, MS, 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 with Allied Universal at an education location, you will be the communication hub for security-related activity, monitoring systems, tracking patrol status, and routing calls for service. You will document incidents, support on-site teams with clear updates, and deliver customer-focused assistance to students, staff, and visitors. Join a caring, agile team that works together with integrity and brings innovative thinking to each shift.
Requirements
- Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet, preferred.
- Have CPR certification, preferred.
- Have a guard card and/or license, 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.
Nice To Haves
- Be comfortable using a computer and/or tablet, preferred.
- Have CPR certification, preferred.
- Have a guard card and/or license, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors and/or contractors by following site-specific procedures, security-related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Dispatch officers and/or campus resources via radio, phone, and electronic systems, including receiving calls for service, prioritizing requests, and coordinating response to alarms and incidents.
- Monitor cameras, access control systems, and other dispatch technology; document and relay pertinent information to on-site personnel and/or management.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including communicating instructions, requesting assistance from local responders when needed, and maintaining incident logs.
- Complete detailed reports and shift documentation, including incident reports, dispatch activity logs, and follow-up notifications per site requirements.
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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
