Allied Universal

Monitoring Center Agent - Evening Shift


Pay$18.00 / hour
LocationRichardson/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1204353

      Overview

      When you join the Allied Universal® Technology Services, you are joining one of the fastest growing security systems integrators in North America. Build your career within a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment that combines leading-edge technology solutions - electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, emergency communications, robotics, drones, and other smart tech innovative solutions - with physical security solutions to safeguard our clients and our communities. We offer an array of opportunities - service technician jobs, installation technician jobs, security installation jobs, engineers, and project manager jobs to name a few. Start your career with us today! We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

      Job Description

      Allied Universal is looking to hire a Security Intervention Specialist. The primary function of the Security Intervention Specialist is to monitor surveillance cameras and alarm monitoring systems, respond to event-driven alarms in a timely and effective manner, and document any activity and contact support systems in the event of an emergency. This is a 24/7 call center environment that requires individuals to sit for long periods of time. This is a full time role that is required to be in office 100% of the time.

      Schedules:

      • Evening (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm)

      Pay: $18.00 per hour

      Training Schedule:

      • Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for the first two weeks

      ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Those duties necessary to meet the minimum requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned:

      • High customer service acumen in a call center environment
      • Can effectively communicate over the phone and email
      • Basic level of monitoring customer’s cameras and alarm systems remotely
      • Effectively respond to event-driven alarms in a timely matter via telephone and/or email communication based on the client’s specific protocol
      • Conduct virtual escorts daily as deemed timely by the contract specifications
      • Conduct virtual patrols of the assigned client’s property
      • Complete hourly call-ins
      • Handling camera maintenance checks
      • Handle site incidents
      • Complete incident reports
      • Complete event reports

      QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

      • A High school diploma or equivalent.
      • Minimum of two years (concurrent) experience in law enforcement, security or the military
      • Must be able to work overtime as needed
      • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as security logs, post orders, and other security correspondence.
      • Must be able to effectively verbally communicate to direct, control, and/or assist in the event of a crisis.
      • Demonstrated the ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines. Must be highly organized and able to keep executive on track with required information available at all times
      • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
      • Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion. Must have proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence.

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Minimum of two years’ experience controlling cameras; One year being in a security industry

      BENEFITS:

      • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
      • Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
      • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
      • Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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      Closing

      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.

      Requisition ID

      2024-1204353
  • About the company

      Our relationships with our employees and clients are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day. Our national reach and local presence covers the continent. Every day, over 200,000 Allied Universal security professionals head to work prepared to secure and care for the people and businesses in our communities. They are responsible for protecting more than 42,000 client sites across North America covering multiple specialty sectors such as Higher Education, Healthcare, and Corporate Campuses.