Security Officer - Dispatch Desk

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.

As a Security Officer - Dispatch Desk in Athens, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Dispatch Officer at a leading manufacturing and industrial location, you will play a key role in monitoring and coordinating security-related activities. Your responsibilities include conducting routine patrols, remaining highly visible to help to deter incidents, and delivering outstanding customer service and communication. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, and innovative environment that values teamwork, integrity, and putting people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.11 / 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 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 You'll Do:

• Monitor and manage incoming and outgoing communications for the location, including dispatching security-related personnel to areas as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate personnel.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of all dispatch activities and incidents occurring at the location.
• Assist in implementing site-specific policies and procedures, and provide guidance to security-related staff as necessary.
• Communicate with on-site personnel to relay information and updates regarding security-related activities or emergencies.
• Support Allied Universal in providing customer service by addressing client and visitor inquiries related to security-related matters.
• Assist in helping to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activities by maintaining awareness of the location through monitoring systems and communication with patrol teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control or badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.