Security Operations Officer

Allied Universal•Austin, TX

19d•$20

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 Now Hiring: Security Officer Pay: $20.00 / hour Location: Austin, TX Schedule: Full-Time, Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Operations Officer. The Security Operations Center is a sophisticated command center focused on customer service and site monitoring. Security Operations Officer is responsible for providing customer service via telephone interactions with customers and tenants as well as supporting security through radio communications and monitoring of video surveillance systems. This position requires excellent computer skills, the ability to master at least five computer applications, and provide outstanding customer service for each customer interaction. Additional responsibilities of the Security Center Officer position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent or minimum of five (5) years of work experience
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
Must possess, or be able to obtain, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 60 days of assignment (training is provided on-site)
Post hire, must complete required monthly training and successfully pass the new hire training program
No prior work history required
Possess aptitude to learn and the willingness to progress
Proficient in computers and productivity software
Ability to monitor surveillance and alarm response
Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills; customer-service oriented
Capacity to multi-task, to work under pressure, and to think through a problem before making a decision

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience
Prior dispatch or protective service experience

Responsibilities

Answer, evaluate, and prioritize incoming telephone and radio calls
Communicate effectively with on-site security personnel to properly resolve incidents
Provide pre-arrival emergency or medical instructions to local law enforcement or fire personnel
Monitor fire/life/safety alarms to determine the necessary level of response
Escalate and coordinate incidents to the site supervisor
Maintain the confidentiality of policy and procedure documentation, emergency response and notification information, and administrative and database materials
Become proficient with several computer applications to properly log data, verify access, create customer profiles, and issue badges
Become conversant with emergency procedures and evacuation procedures for data center
Identify suspicious criminal activity and ensure an effective response from local law enforcement, retail center personnel, and/or corporate management
Operate and monitor internal and external surveillance cameras and state of the art surveillance programs for data center
Ensure all components of the Security Operations Center surveillance equipment are operating according to expected standards and protocols
Maintain an effective video management system in accordance with expected standards and protocols.
Effectively maneuver multiple surveillance cameras to obtain a better understanding of a situation, document events and assist with an investigation regarding suspicious activity, property damage, acts of violence, etc.