Security Officer -Dispatch Center

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 - Tech Dispatch Center
** in  
** Sterling, VA** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Dispatch Officer at a high-tech, fast-paced location where you will support daily operations by monitoring systems, coordinating responses, managing access control activity, and documenting security-related events. You will be a steady communication hub for officers, staff, and visitors, using computers and/or tablets to keep information flowing.

Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, act with integrity, and deliver through teamwork in a caring culture that puts people first.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $22.50 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Mon
11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Fri
11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Sat
11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Sun
11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

** Why Join Us:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to clients, contractors, and/or visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.

+ Operate the dispatch post by monitoring alarms, CCTV systems, and/or other electronic monitoring platforms; receive calls for service and route requests to on-site personnel per site procedures.

+ Coordinate communications using radio, phone, and/or other dispatch tools; relay clear instructions and updates to officers, site contacts, and/or responding public services as needed.

+ Create and maintain accurate incident reports, dispatch logs, key and badge activity records, and other required documentation in a timely manner.

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including triaging events, gathering details, and coordinating next steps with site leadership.

+ Support access control activities by verifying authorization, checking identification and/or credentials, issuing temporary badges as directed, and documenting entries and exits per site policy.

+ Monitor for unusual activity and help to deter unauthorized access, tailgating, and/or misuse of restricted areas by communicating observations and escalating concerns according to procedure.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter routes when assigned, checking doors, gates, loading areas, and critical equipment spaces for irregularities.

+ Assist with contractor and delivery coordination by directing vehicles and/or personnel to approved locations, confirming work authorizations when required, and documenting arrivals and departures.

+ Participate in drills and response activities such as fire, medical, and/or severe weather events, and support post orders, shift briefings, and turnover communication to maintain continuity.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + Have 1+ years of security experience.

+ Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

+ CPR/First Aid is preferred.

+ Access Control/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.

** 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:
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