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 Athens, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Dispatch Security Professional in a manufacturing and industrial location, you will coordinate communications, monitor access activity, and support response to security-related incidents. You will use computer systems to maintain accurate records, provide exceptional customer service, and help maintain a secure environment for employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative team delivers with integrity and a people-first caring culture.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.61 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, drivers, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
- Monitor dispatch communications, receive and prioritize service requests, document incidents, and coordinate the appropriate response with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.
- Maintain accurate logs of calls, radio traffic, visitor activity, deliveries, and security-related events; prepare clear written reports as required.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation procedures and communicating updates to appropriate stakeholders.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, production areas, shipping and receiving locations, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify potential security-related concerns.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience with access control and badge processes is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- CPR certification 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.
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.
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