Security Officer - Anchor Flex Dispatch Specialist

Allied Universal • Sterling, VA

21d • $23

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 - Flex Dispatch 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 Flex 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 a leading tech and telecom location, you will coordinate security-related response and communication, monitor alarms and video systems, manage access control and badge activity, and document incidents in real time. You will serve as a calm, customer focused point of contact for employees, visitors, and vendors, helping to reduce disruptions through teamwork, integrity, and an agile, innovative approach.

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.
• 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

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology, media, and/or telecommunications location.
• Operate the dispatch function by monitoring alarms, access control events, CCTV, and other building systems, then prioritizing calls for service and coordinating response with on-site personnel and/or local authorities as needed.
• Receive calls, radios, and electronic notifications, document incident details, and relay clear updates to supervisors, technicians, and/or designated client contacts in a timely, problem-solving manner.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports of alarms, incidents, service requests, and communications using site systems, while following confidentiality and information handling requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, checking critical areas such as data halls, loading areas, and mechanical or utility spaces, as permitted by post orders and site conditions.

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.

What This Job Offers

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