
GSOC Surveillance/Dispatch
- Richmond, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Site Location: Richmond, VA
- Set schedule: Full-Time 40 Hours A Week, Days & Shifts are TBA currently
- Competitive hourly wage of $23.00/Hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
- Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
- Uniform provided at no cost
Other duties may be assigned
- Handle calls for service; intake of media and emergency calls
- Complete daily reporting; incident Report input and approval
- Notification elevation, upon approval; mass notification/Everbridge
- Conduct travel security reviews
- Red Tag/Hot Works reporting
- Ensure timely and effective response to incidents, alarms, notifications, calls, and other activities related to the Security Operations Center and its role as a central alarm monitoring station
- Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls from employees, outside vendors, law enforcement, and the security field force via telephone, automated alarm monitoring and radio systems
- Process and evaluate information received from all available sources, and respond with the appropriate communication and dispatch procedures
- Coordinate with Security Operations Center staff to provide necessary documentation in support of uniformed guard force activity (e.g., Officer Dispatch, Incident Reporting, etc.)
- Must pass a skills-based assessment called “Criticall”, which is administered after successful completion of the interview process.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
- Work experience must include of the following:
- Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills and ability to prepare reports
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to reach conclusions and approaches to problem solving
- Demonstrated high level of competency with advanced computer systems (e.g., hardware, software, and networks)
- Ability to communicate effectively with IT and Security Systems professionals
- Demonstrated ability to operate radio, telephone equipment and/or console monitors
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment while possibly working under pressure
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency
- Effective oral and written communication
- Planning and organizing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Assess and evaluate situations effectively
- Synthesize facts, concepts, principles
- Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
- Compile, sort, and interpret data
- Research, investigate, compile information
- Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
- Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
- Advanced Creativity
- Multi-tasking
- Setting and achieving goals
- Logical/linear thinking
- Attention to detail
- Choosing from/among alternatives
- Associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Communications, or related field
- Verifiable and successful security experience
- Professional training and/or education in one or more of the following:
- Customer service
- Dispatch operations
- Security and/or emergency services
- Documented experience and competency in the following Security Software Systems:
- Access Control/ID systems (e.g., ProWatch)
- Alarm Receiving Automation software (e.g., Onyx Works)
- Incident Management and computer assisted dispatch software
- CCTV/Video Management systems (e.g., MaxPro)
- Mass Notification systems (specifically, Everbridge)
- Business Intelligence and Travel Tracking (e.g., iJet and NC4)
- Experience in a modern 911 Call Center, Central Station Alarm Monitoring, or Dispatch Operation, Technical Security Control Room, or similar environment
- Environment: Office; minimal to no exposure to extreme temperatures is expected
- Major activity: Working on PC and using telephone/radio while sitting
- Physical efforts to carry out job duties: Limited, to include some standing, bending, and limited stretching and reaching
- Must be able to submit to drug screening to the extent permissible by law
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
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