Security Officer - Dispatch Communications

As a Security Officer Dispatch Communications in Sterling, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, 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:  Join Allied Universal as a Dispatch professional in a dynamic commercial real estate location, where you will monitor activity, coordinate responses to security-related concerns, and support access and communication across the property.

This role offers the chance to stay engaged, assist tenants and visitors, and make a meaningful impact while working with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and guided by integrity.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $23.36 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon
10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun
10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

* Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.

* Monitor alarms, cameras, phones, radios, and/or other communication systems from the dispatch post, document activity, and relay information to on-site personnel in a calm, problem-solving manner.

* Respond to incidents, service requests, and critical situations by receiving reports, prioritizing calls, dispatching appropriate personnel, and following established site protocols.

* Maintain detailed logs, incident reports, visitor information, and other dispatch records to support daily operations and security-related response efforts.

* Conduct regular and random patrol coordination around the business and perimeter by communicating with field personnel, tracking status updates, and helping to deter unauthorized activity through timely reporting and follow-up.

Minimum Requirements:

* Access control and badge experience is preferred.

* Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

* Customer service experience is preferred.

* The ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.

* Alarm panel 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 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.