Security Officer - Control Room Dispatch

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.

Immediate Openings for Security Professionals!

As a Security Officer - Control Room Dispatch in Seattle, WA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Dispatch Officer in a government transit location, you will coordinate officer activity, monitor cameras and alarms, manage radio and phone communications, and help track and document security-related incidents. You will support routine patrol coverage by directing resources where needed, maintain a visible, service-focused presence, and deliver clear updates to partners and teammates. At Allied Universal, you will work with an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and leads with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $30.33 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to the location by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Operate the dispatch function by monitoring radio and/or phone traffic, prioritizing calls for service, and coordinating field officer response in accordance with post orders.
• Monitor alarms, access control, and/or camera systems as assigned, document observations, and escalate unusual activity through the established chain of communication.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including relaying accurate information to supervisors and site contacts.
• Complete daily activity logs and incident reports, maintain dispatch records, and conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• CPR certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• A guard card and/or license is 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.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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