Security Officer - Dispatch Coordinator

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 Coordinator in Ashburn, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Dispatch professional supporting a dynamic financial institution location. In this role, you will monitor activity, coordinate responses to security-related incidents, communicate with on-site teams, and help maintain smooth daily operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone who values teamwork, acts with integrity, and brings a reliable, agile approach while delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $29.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Monitor phones, radios, alarms, cameras, and/or other communication systems to receive calls for service and relay information to on-site personnel in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations by dispatching the appropriate personnel, communicating updates, and helping to coordinate security-related response activities.
• Maintain detailed activity logs, incident reports, and dispatch records, documenting calls, actions taken, and follow-up information according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter as assigned, while remaining prepared to support dispatch operations and changing site conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 1+ years' law enforcement experience OR 2+ years' Security Supervisor/Manager experience OR 3+ years' Security experience.
• Have a college degree.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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.
  
  

Required Qualifications: 2 years of Physical Security Experience and Ability to speak,read, and write the English language fluently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Computer skills and proficiency; Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications
• Proficiently skilled in the use of technology such as a desktop computer and mobile applications to document activities and tasks
• Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency
• Ability to quickly and efficiently analyse high stress situations to determine the proper communication of events and to dispatch the proper teams to determine the best course of action to take

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.

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.