Security Officer - Utility Company Dispatcher
Listed on 2026-08-23
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Security
Site Security, Security Officer
Overview
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 DescriptionAs a Security Officer - Utility Company Dispatcher
in San Diego, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As a Dispatch Security Professional at a utilities location, you will monitor alarm and access control systems, coordinate responses to security-related incidents, maintain clear communications, and support a secure environment for employees and visitors. Bring your customer service skills and attention to detail to a team that helps deter incidents while reflecting Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, caring, teamwork-driven, and integrity-focused values.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $25.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:Day Time Mon
10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur
02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri
02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat
02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun
02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and utility operations partners by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Monitor dispatch communications, alarms, cameras, and utility-related systems; document activity and relay relevant information to field personnel, supervisors, and emergency responders.
- Respond to incidents, service requests, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and notification procedures.
- Coordinate communications for routine operations, outages, maintenance activities, and emergency events while maintaining accurate dispatch logs and incident records.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of the utility location, including business areas and perimeter, as assigned; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess at least one year of security-related experience.
- CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service 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.
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.
PPO 14417
ClosingAllied 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:
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