What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Graveyard Dispatcher position at Guardian Security Systems?
About Us:
Guardian Security was founded in 1976, and we have been serving Washington State with its life and property protection needs since then - for nearly 50 years! We are locally owned and operated, with four offices located in Yakima, Tacoma, Bellingham, and in the SODO district of Seattle.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.guardiansecurity.com/
Kindness – Growth Mindset – Technical Excellence – Safety – Predictable Success – Customer Heroes
Position Summary:
Guardian's Central Station is seeking a part-time Alarm Dispatcher for the graveyard shift. The role involves processing over-the-phone requests, dispatching for various alarm events, and accurately evaluating alarm signals.
Pay:
- $21-$25 per hour
The following schedule is available:
- Part-time
- Graveyard (8pm-6am)
- Workdays are flexible; availability for one weekend day is required.
Work Location:
- In person at our Yakima location (408 S. 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901)
- The station is a 24/7, 365 day operation with on-site attendance required.
Core Duties:
- Processing over-the-phone requests
- Dispatching on Fire, Security, Medical, and Life/Safety alarm events
- Comprehend and evaluate alarm signal events quickly and accurately
- Review account signal traffic history accurately and quickly
- Relay account/signal information in a complete and informationally dense manner
This list is not exhaustive. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned as needed.
Key Competencies:
• Embodiment of our Core Values: Kindness, Safety, Customer Hero, Technical Excellence, Predictable Success, Growth Mindset.
• Very detail-oriented, meticulous work ethic with desire to produce quality work output.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Must be comfortable communicating with any individuals, using any method of communication.
Benefits:
• Sick Time
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement/PAID Professional Development PTO (24 hours that renews every year!)
Computer Skills:
• Intermediate or higher technical skills when using computers is required.
Work Environment:
This job is 99% sedentary and it uses fingers, hands, arms when working with mouse, keyboard, and monitors. Close vision and distance vision are necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally will lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary : $21 - $25