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US Department of War

ALARM MONITOR DISPATCHER

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What they do

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.

$46,290 / year median in South Carolina

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary Job TitleSecurity MonitorDutiesYou will monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) screens trained on sensitive areas/critical assets for a variety of security reasons.

You will analyze images displayed of an authorized or unauthorized presence within the range of CCTV camera while monitoring CCTV screens.

You will monitor and or operate electronic security systems involving numerous alarm panels/monitors, callboxes, maintenance-related items, intrusion detection systems, video motion detection systems and various security alarms.

You will set or reset alarms that activate and ensure alarms are not malfunctioning.

You will ensure all communication and alarm systems in proper working order.

You will prepare and maintain a properly documented alarm control log of all alarm conditions to include setting, activation, deactivation and other pertinent alarm information.

You will ensure recall rosters on key personnel from the necessary units are accurate.

You will operate a variety of software application programs.

You will provide emergency medical dispatching (EMD) assistance to callers using the local authority's emergency medical dispatch system.

You will dispatch personnel and apparatus to the scene of emergencies, record pertinent data, events, and logs, and initiate pre-arrival instructions to callers for fire, medical, and police emergencies. Job Description Job TitleSecurity MonitorDutiesYou will monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) screens trained on sensitive areas/critical assets for a variety of security reasons.

You will analyze images displayed of an authorized or unauthorized presence within the range of CCTV camera while monitoring CCTV screens.

You will monitor and or operate electronic security systems involving numerous alarm panels/monitors, callboxes, maintenance-related items, intrusion detection systems, video motion detection systems and various security alarms.

You will set or reset alarms that activate and ensure alarms are not malfunctioning.

You will ensure all communication and alarm systems in proper working order.

You will prepare and maintain a properly documented alarm control log of all alarm conditions to include setting, activation, deactivation and other pertinent alarm information.

You will ensure recall rosters on key personnel from the necessary units are accurate.

You will operate a variety of software application programs.

You will provide emergency medical dispatching (EMD) assistance to callers using the local authority's emergency medical dispatch system.

You will dispatch personnel and apparatus to the scene of emergencies, record pertinent data, events, and logs, and initiate pre-arrival instructions to callers for fire, medical, and police emergencies.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance