Security Guard - Communications Center

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Dispatch Communications Center in Seattle, WA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Dispatcher at a government transportation location, you will coordinate communications, monitor activity, document incidents, and support timely responses to security-related needs. You will provide outstanding customer service while helping maintain an orderly environment for employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, and innovative, put people first, deliver through teamwork, and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $28.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur06:00 AM - 06:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to transit agency clients, visitors, passengers, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and coordinate communications from field personnel, transit operations staff, and emergency responders; receive calls, document incidents, and dispatch appropriate resources according to established protocols.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating information to supervisors and public emergency services as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate dispatch logs, incident reports, radio communications, and other required records while protecting confidential information.
• Monitor cameras, access-control systems, alarms, and other communications equipment to help identify unusual activity and support timely response across transit locations.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• A guard card/license 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.

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:

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:

Requisition ID

2026-1646293