Security Officer - Dispatcher Communications Officer

Allied Universal•Marietta, GA

9d•$35

About The Position

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Operations Center Dispatcher in Marietta, Georgia. The Security Operations Center Dispatcher has high visibility and is directly accountable for the effective and efficient flow of information from the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Control Rooms to the Corporate Security Management. The SOC is a 24/7 operation which provides the Security Operations Team with a comprehensive monitoring approach to provide broad visibility of activity across the enterprise, leverages intelligence from several systems and technology databases that provide advanced correlation, and analysis capabilities to deliver a prioritized list of actionable security incidents to the Security Operations Team. The Dispatcher/Communications Officer is responsible for all tasks associated with initiating emergency response. Duties include answering emergency and non-emergency calls, providing life-saving instructions, dispatching public safety personnel, responding to general requests for assistance and information, and maintaining essential public safety records. Dispatcher / Communications Officer Starting Base Pay: $35 per hour.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
Work experience must include of the following:
Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills and ability to prepare reports
Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency
Demonstrated high level of competency with advanced computer systems (e.g., hardware, software, and networks)
Ability to communicate effectively with IT and Security Systems professionals
Demonstrated ability to operate radio, telephone equipment and/or console monitors
Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment while possibly working under pressure
State of Georgia mandated Basic Communications Officer Public Safety Telecommunicator I and II (or equivalent)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
National Incident Management System (NIMS) : IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Awareness
Local dispatch training requirements for Certification, Qualification, and Active Shooter

Nice To Haves

Must meet all previously identified SSA-required qualifications.
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Proficiency with computers and job-related software programs.
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Alarm monitoring
CCTV monitoring
Camera Survey
Answering phones; operate IP based telephone system
Radio Dispatch; use multi-channel communications
Radio and call logging
Incident Report issuance and collection
Operations support; routing of call information to the appropriate units for handling
Ensure timely and effective response to incidents, alarms, notifications, calls, and other activities related to the Security Operations Center and its role as a central alarm monitoring station
Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls from employees, outside vendors, law enforcement, and the security field force via telephone, automated alarm monitoring and radio systems
Process and evaluate information received from all available sources, and respond with the appropriate communication and dispatch procedures
Coordinate with Security Operations Center staff to provide necessary documentation in support of uniformed guard force activity (e.g., Officer Dispatch, Incident Reporting, etc.)