Allied Universal

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for all full-time positions!

Security Professional Dispatch Position

Second / Third ( Overnight ) Shift available

Must be able to work weekends

Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute accurately

Pay Rate : $ 23.00 / Hour

Opportunities to advance to Supervisor Role at an increased pay rate!

Allied Universal® is constantly growing and expanding offering a variety of new job openings across our company. We welcome candidates that have security guard services experience as well as those that are new to the industry and want to start their career with us. Allied Universal® offers so much more than just jobs in security. We offer careers. We take great pride in fostering a promote from within culture. At Allied Universal®, we have countless examples of employees who worked their way up the corporate ladder and are now in senior leadership positions in security operations centers throughout the organization. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary skills you need in order to achieve a phenomenal career at Allied Universal®.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Operations Center (SOC) Operator. The Security Operations Center (SOC) is the centralized hub which manages the security and safety issues at our client’s facility. We provide outstanding customer service to all calling parties while being firm following all processes in place to achieve excellent outcomes.

The SOC is staffed twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The position monitors all security, communications and fire/life safety systems and is the liaison between multiple security departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Heavy Customer Service Background - we are looking for highly motivated people who are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service to our client, our employees, and any guests and visitors.

• Someone who can speak clearly, give direction, and provide guidance to employees and security staff during emergencies

• Monitor all security, communications, and fire/life safety systems within the designated region via the provided monitoring systems

• The ability to efficiently multitask

• Answer and respond to events and situations received over regular and emergency phones, 2- way radios, and intercoms.

• Accurately document routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities (accomplished via shift reports, pass-downs logs, incident reports, incident reports logs, or other established methods)

• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess one or more of the following:

• 21+ years of age

• Service in Military Branches / Police

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2 years of work experience in public sector dispatch or emergency operations center

• 2 years of verifiable data entry experience

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Advanced computer skills and proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications

• Ability to quickly and efficiently analyze high stress situations to determine the proper communication of events & to dispatch the proper teams to determine the best course of action to take.

• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment while possibly working under pressure

• Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency

• Ability to communicate effectively

• The ability to remain calm in the face of adversary/ elevated stressful situations

• Be organized with strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills

• Flexible working schedule to include nights and weekends

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to type 40+ words per minute accurately

Perks and Benefits:

• Ongoing Job training to enhance your skills in the position

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions

• Flexible part time and full-time schedules that fit with your personal life goals

• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

Job ID: 2023-988383

Location: United States-Illinois-Normal

Job Category: Security Officer