Security Officer - Part-Time Dispatcher

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 - Part-Time Dispatcher 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 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 at a leading tech, media, and telecom location, you will monitor cameras and alarm panels, coordinate security-related response activity, manage access control and badge requests, and share timely updates with on-site teams and key contacts. You will help to deter incidents through clear radio communication, accurate reporting, and calm customer service. At Allied Universal, you will join an agile, reliable, and innovative team that leads with care, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $22.50 / 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:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors at a technology and data-focused location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Operate the dispatch function by receiving alarms, service requests, and incident reports; prioritize calls and coordinate response activities with on-site personnel and/or local emergency services as needed.
• Monitor access control and video systems, review alarms and alerts, and document observations to help support security-related operations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, providing timely notifications and detailed incident documentation.
• Complete required reports such as shift activity logs, incident reports, and dispatch records in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 or more years of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• 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.