Central Station Alarm Dispatcher
Silver Spring, MD - USA
Job Summary
Now Hiring: Alarm Monitoring Operators (Full-Time)
Emergency 24 Inc. Downtown Silver Spring MD
24/7 Alarm Monitoring Call Center
Emergency 24 is hiring Telephone Operators to join our professional alarm monitoring team. This is a fast-paced customer-focused call center role with paid training competitive pay and growth opportunities.
About Emergency24
Emergency24 Inc. is a nationally recognized alarm monitoring company with decades of experience providing reliable 24/7 monitoring services to customers across the country. We are known for our stability long-standing client relationships and commitment to high-quality service. Emergency24 offers a supportive work environment strong team culture and competitive pay and benefits for employees looking for long-term career opportunities.
Pay & Benefits
- $18.00 per hour
- Paid training at $18.00 per hour
- Monthly and quarterly incentive bonus programs
- Medical dental vision and additional benefits after 90 days
Available Full-Time Shifts (40 Hours per Week)
2nd Shift 3:30 pm to Midnight
- 1 Shift: Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday (3:30 pm to Midnight)
- 1 Shift: Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday (5:00 pm to Midnight 32.5 hrs.)
Split Shift (2 positions)
1 Shift: Friday Saturday Sunday: 8:30 AM 5:00 PMMonday Tuesday: 3:30 PM Midnight
1 Shift:Saturday Sunday Monday: 8:30 AM 5:00 PMTuesday Wednesday: 3:30 PM Midnight
Qualifications
Purpose of the Position
Respond to alarm activations by calling the premises to verify alarm activity. Operators handle continuous incoming and outgoing calls from customers alarm technicians and business owners. The role includes answering questions reviewing alarm history and dispatching alarms to police and fire departments nationwide while striving for one-call resolution.
What Youll Do
- Answer incoming calls and place outgoing calls
- Verify alarm activations with customers
- Dispatch alarms to emergency services
- Communicate clearly and professionally in high-pressure situations
- Access and document alarm activity using computer systems
- Adhere to assigned schedules and quality standards
What Were Looking For
- Strong customer service skills and a professional phone presence
- Clear speaking voice with proper grammar
- Effective listening and communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Courteous reliable and coachable
- Basic computer skills
Training & Job Requirements
- Paid training MondayFriday 12:00 PM 8:30 PM
- Training duration approximately 68 weeks
- Must be able to sit for extended periods and multitask
- High school diploma required
- Security background check and integrity testing required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer workstation
- Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to view computer screens and read information accurately including small text
- Ability to use a keyboard mouse and telephone simultaneously
- Ability to input data accurately while speaking with callers
- Ability to remain alert focused and attentive in a fast-paced 24/7 monitoring environment
- Ability to respond quickly and calmly to high-priority emergencies
- Ability to multitask and switch between systems and calls efficiently
- Ability to maintain concentration during repetitive tasks
- Ability to work scheduled shifts weekends and holidays as required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
How to Apply