Alarm Dispatcher

Job Title: Alarm Monitoring Agent

Job Location: Lake Forest, CA - In office

Job Type: Full-Time; Nonexempt

Shift Time:

• 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Monday and Tuesday off)

Pay Rate: $19.00

Since 2001, National Monitoring Center has been an industry leading third party Alarm System monitoring company, and a member of the Netwatch Group. Each member of the Netwatch Group aims to bring a sense of safety to all our customers across the globe.

Further details regarding our organization can be found at www.NMCcentral.com

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Would you describe yourself as:

• Precise
• Having a Strong Follow Through
• Open Minded
• Enthusiastic to Learn
• Problem Solver
• Meticulous
• Honest
• Determined

If this specifically describes you, please continue reading the job description!

Job Description

Alarm room operators are expected to process alarm signals for clients through outbound telephone calls as well as handle inbound calls from clients regarding alarm signals and other functions regarding their accounts. Alarm signals include burglary, hold-up, medical, fire alarms, and a variety of status-based trouble, supervisory, or maintenance signals. Interactions will include conversations with customers, dispatching agencies such as police and fire departments, and relaying information to individual alarm companies.

National Monitoring Center trains their Alarm Room Operators as part of the on-boarding process. Training is fully paid for by the Company and is conducted as part of the employees’ regular work-shift.

The Alarm Room Operator position is classified as nonexempt, and any hours worked greater than 40 will be paid in accordance with applicable state regulations. Our employees are paid on a weekly basis.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities and Duties

• This position requires strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• This is a computer-based position with communication happening by telephone only.
• There are no sales and no call quotas to meet with this position.
• The requirements are to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain quality and accuracy while processing alarms

The position also requires candidates to have, or be able to perform, the following:

• Clear consistent speech in English
• Positive phone presence
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient use of a computer for typing, reading, and interpreting documents and information
• Basic mental math for converting various time zones
• Ability to work in-office; be punctual and arrive at work on time
• Ability to remain focused and awake while working
• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time (sitting or standing)
• Ability to work holidays and weekends when a weekend or holiday falls on scheduled work-shift

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent is necessary
• This is an entry level position, with no previous experience required, however, one year of customer service experience is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain licensing through BSIS/TOPS

Training:

Paid training for this position will be provided to all new hires via a 6-week new hire training program. The training class is planned to start April 6th and will be Monday- Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The training schedule requires full attendance.

Shifts:

• 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm (Monday and Tuesday off)

Company Benefits

• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverage
• PTO
• Weekly pay
• Direct Deposit
• And more

As a dynamic organization, business needs and priorities change from time-to-time. As a result, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of the Netwatch Group to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Employment-at-Will: Employment at Netwatch Group is at-will and for no specific duration. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or written agreement.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least one (1) year of customer service experience (call center, dispatch, monitoring center, or similar environment)?

• Are you comfortable making inbound and outbound calls to customers and emergency services while accurately documenting incidents in real time?

• Do you have experience processing or responding to the following types of alarm signals: Burglary, Fire, Medical, or Hold-Up alarms?

• Do you have strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software quickly?

• This position requires a permanent schedule of 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM with Monday and Tuesday off. Are you able to work both weekend days and any holidays that fall during your scheduled shift?

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Required)

Work Location: In person