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Per Mar Security Services

1st Shift - Alarm Dispatcher

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A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.

$49,083 / year median in Minnesota

+7% projected growth

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1st Shift - Alarm Dispatcher Per Mar Security Services - 2.8 Bloomington, MN Job Details Full-time From $19 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Customer communication Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Customer engagement Productivity software Full Job Description 1st Shift - Alarm Dispatcher Are you detail oriented, customer- focused and looking to help others? Are you enthusiastic, self-motivated, dependable and looking for a place to grow your skills? Work with the best! Per Mar Security, an industry leader in providing integrated security solutions, is seeking hardworking motivated people to join our nationally recognized, Five Diamond Certified Monitoring Center! Dispatchers serve as the life-saving link between residential or business properties and the police, fire and emergency services in local areas. Schedule is set days and shifts. Days off will be consecutive but these are weekend schedules Starting pay is $19 per hour! No selling or collections required!!!! Why You Want to Work here: Competitive Pay with increases available based on performance Great Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401K with match, and Paid Time Off Stable company with over 60 years of experience providing security to our communities and continued growth Career Advancement opportunities Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others while helping protect those in your community
What You'll Be Doing:
Answer and follow up incoming signals, alarms and requests Initiate outbound calls to customers, police agencies and emergency contacts Accurately document accounts to note any events that occurred or action taken Work additional hours when necessary - fill open shifts and cover during storms. When appropriate, inform customers of Per Mar Security Services of products and services and refer business to appropriate departments. As this position develops, the employee may be assigned additional duties or special projects as deemed necessary by management.
What You'll Need To Do This:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. One to three years dispatching, call center, and/or multi-line phone experience highly preferred. Strong customer service focus/skills a must. Must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks. Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel. Internet skills required. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. Possess the ability to multi-task and pay strong attention to detail.