Scheduler/Dispatcher (Hybrid)
Plano, TX - United States
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Job Summary:
The Scheduler/Dispatcher will be responsible for the operational and administrative support functions. The Scheduler/Dispatcher takes calls from internal and external stakeholders and determines the necessary service logistics, communicates, and manages associated workflows, schedules Agents, tracks and reports assignment/project outcomes, and assists with the overall successful delivery and execution of security-related services. This position will have a hybrid work schedule (in office/remote).
Essential Functions:
- Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
- Coordinate services and provides operational and administrative support needs;
- Answer calls as necessary to assist with the dispatch, scheduling, and reporting of requested services.
- Manage the associated workflows and assign Agents to specific assignments, as needed.
- Communicate assignment expectations to all parties involved.
- Ensure deadlines are met for scheduling, dispatching, and audits of related records.
- Track and report outcomes of schedules
- Sending schedules to requesting individuals/teams.
- Receiving and documenting schedule information as directed.
- Monitoring schedule outcomes in real-time.
- Detecting and preventing schedule deviations through direct contact via phone or other system with Agents and/or Field Supervisors.
- Reconciliation of schedule and time records, including real time changes and entries.
- Tracking, collection, and reporting of additional metrics as assigned.
- Weekly, Bi-Monthly, and any additional schedule as requested for special projects.
- Track and report outcomes of schedules
- Process and prioritize emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance and respond accordingly.
- Enter, update, and retrieve information from multiple computer systems.
- Process and maintain a wide variety of files, logs, reports, and forms.
- Draft incident and quality reports based upon first-hand interaction/direct involvement in events if needed or as directed.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of and adhere to the emergency procedures, dispatching procedures, and executive response procedures.
- Perform metrics tracking, data entry, and electronic reporting.
- Support all department and Company goals and objectives.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; some Postsecondary education preferred. Minimum of 2 years of communications (dispatching) and/or security related experience. Customer service experience is a plus. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Competencies:
- Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
- Able to manage multiple tasks/projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
- Able to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision.
- Effective written and verbal skills at all levels within the organization and external client representatives.
- Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Attentive to detail.
- Able to adapt as the external environment and the organization evolves.
- Client service focused.
- Maintain the highest level of professional appearance and demeanor.
- Serve as an effective team member.
- Computer skills; Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions:
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;
- Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
- Regular computer usage.
- Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
- Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.
- Frequent sitting.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
*Current employees include Pinkerton and all Securitas divisions.