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 in Norfolk, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Dispatch professional with Allied Universal, you will play a vital role in supporting security-related operations within a dynamic tech, media, and telecom location. Your responsibilities include monitoring communications, coordinating responses, and providing exceptional customer service to internal teams and visitors. You will help to deter incidents by maintaining clear and timely communication, utilizing innovative technology, and upholding our commitment to reliability and teamwork. Join us to be part of a caring culture where your contributions directly impact a secure environment while putting people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and operate communication systems to dispatch security-related personnel and coordinate response actions within the location.
• Provide customer service by following site-specific policies and procedures related to dispatch operations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, relaying information and instructions as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of all dispatch activities, calls, and incidents for the location.
• Communicate with security-related staff, emergency responders, and/or management to provide updates and coordinate responses.
• Support access control measures by monitoring entry points and assisting with visitor management as required.
• Assist with emergency response activities by notifying appropriate personnel and providing ongoing support throughout incidents.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Security Professional Guard Card 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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.