Security Officer Dispatch Control

Allied Universal • Newport News, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Dispatch Control in Newport News, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, 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 in a dynamic industrial location, where you will monitor activity, coordinate communications, and support timely responses to security-related concerns. In this role, you will help maintain awareness across the site through clear reporting and strong customer service. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, reliability, agility, innovation, and integrity, you will play an important part in daily operations.

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.
• 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

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors while carrying out site-specific procedures, dispatch protocols, and/or emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, calls for service, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating updates to site contacts and/or responding personnel.
• Monitor communication systems, phones, radios, and/or electronic reporting tools to receive, prioritize, and relay routine and urgent information across the location.
• Document incidents, dispatch activity, visitor or delivery information, and other security-related matters in accordance with site policies and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter as assigned, with working environments and conditions varying by 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