Security Officer Dispatch - Hospital
Allied Universal · West Columbia, SC · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$17.5/hrFull-time
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.
About the role
As a Dispatcher at a healthcare location, you will coordinate communications, monitor incoming calls and alarms, dispatch personnel, and maintain clear, timely documentation of security-related activity. Your professionalism and customer service will help support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Monitor incoming calls, alarm notifications, radio traffic, and other communications; prioritize requests and dispatch appropriate personnel according to established procedures.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting information and escalating concerns to site leadership and/or emergency responders as needed.
- Maintain accurate dispatch logs, incident reports, visitor information, and other required records in accordance with site-specific policies.
- Monitor facility activity through available systems and communicate relevant information to help support a secure healthcare environment.
Requirements
- Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
- Meet hospital vaccination requirements.
- Be at least 21 years of age (18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles).
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Pass a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws (Allied Universal considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws).
- Pass 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.
Benefits
- Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
Pay
$17.50 / hour
Schedule
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM