As ACS Security is an essential business that protects people and property, we must continue to hire to protect our customers.
Join a team that is growing with immediate starts available!ACS Security has become Los Angeles’s largest residential security company with a longstanding track record of success.
We are seeking driven, responsible full-time Central Station Operators to support a growing security demand in areas of West Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley.
Excellent earning and advancement opportunities are available for successful individuals.Position Summary:As emergency signals are sent to the central station monitoring center, the central station operators respond to the alarm activity, review the nature of the emergency, and resolve technical customer-related issues for our clients.
The operators answer customer calls and follow up regarding customer needs with a responsibility to:Resolve issues for clients via phone, in person, or electronicallyTrack customer issues and resolutions.
Provide technical assistance for alarm company clientsEssential duties and responsibilities:Respond to all incoming phone calls and answer questionsWork with distressed clients calmly and professionally, working quickly and accuratelyVerify and respond to calls to dispatch or emergency signals to police/fire agenciesIdentify the different types of signals and follow the SOPSs for each signalNotify customers and authorities when an alarm signal is receivedNotify customers of non-emergency signalsNotify responders on emergency signals after dispatchProcess basic data changes to customer accountsTroubleshoot systems problems with customers to restore operation to the customers satisfactionAttend employee meetings and training sessionsFollow all department and company policiesMonitor accounts for all open/close signals and calls if not armed/disarmed at specified timesUnderstand VIP accountsMaintain confidential information related to customersWork collaboratively as a team with co-workers and management and follow managements directionRequired Skills:Excellent phone etiquette, and customer service skillsProficiency with computers, phones, fax machines, office equipment, and the internetProficiency with the Microsoft SuiteTyping 40 wpmAbility to meet all quality and productivity standardsStrong problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to work in a highly organized manner and be detail-oriented.Must be proficient in reading and writing in English.Must be able to adapt to a dynamic work environment with competing demands and have the ability to approach issues to identify resolutions that best fit the situation.Must be able to arrive at work in a punctual manner and work assigned shifts.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, various shifts, and overtimeÂExperience/Education6 months to 1-year of clerical experience working with customers on the phone.High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)ÂLicensing/TrainingÂMaintain an ACE License and participate in all state and company required training within company identified deadlines.ÂPhysical Requirements / Work EnvironmentÂNote:Â The physical demands/described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ÂÂAbility to:ÂSit for long periods of timeOccasional standing for short periods of timePerform repetitive motion type tasks regularly using hands including using a mouse and keyboardOccasionally lift, carry and/or move items weighing up to ten (10) poundsHear sounds at normal speaking levels, particularly on the phoneSpeak including expressing and exchanging information, in particular on the phonePerform duties such as reading and preparing written documents, and viewing information on a computer terminal, using close visual acuityÂCompensation & BenefitsThe compensation package will be competitive to the market and with a competitive base salary and exceptional benefits.At ACS Security, our employees and their welfare are very important to us.
As such, our collective goal is to create a productive working environment for employees while providing quality service to our customers and dealers.
In addition to a positive and inclusive work culture, ACS provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:Competitive PayMedical, Dental, Vision coverage with significant company contributionsCompany 401k PlanCompany-paid long and short-term disability and Life Insurance Plan, Life, and DisabilityCompany Paid Time OffCompany Paid HolidaysVoluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Wellness ProgramAdvancement OpportunitiesLearning and Development OpportunitiesIn-Office Food and Beverage OptionsDiscounted Employee Pricing on ACS Products and Services