Monitoring Specialist (Eagan, MN)

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You'll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success-take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!

Join our National Award-Winning Alarm Monitoring team!

Vivint's Alarm Monitoring Specialists protect families and property 24 / 7. Our Monitoring Specialists take on an especially vital role to ensure the safety of our customers, including (1) properly responding to alarm signals from our customers' alarm systems, (2) dispatching emergency signals to police, fire, and medical agencies., (3) providing world-class customer service to our customers in their time of need.

What We Offer :

Part-time & Full-time employment options; Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive Training : Paid, full-time, mandatory 5 weeks

Shift Pay Differentials + Biweekly Performance Bonus + Commissions + Additional Monthly / Quarterly Bonus

Training : Full Time, Paid, Mandatory 5 weeks (2 : 00 pm - 10 : 30 pm Monday through Friday)

Schedules Available

3 : 00pm - 11 : 30pm CT - Days Off (Tues / Wed)

7 : 00pm - 1 : 00am CT - Days Off (Thurs / Fri)

9 : 00pm - 5 : 30am CT - Days Off (Tues / Sun)

11 : 00pm - 7 : 30am CT - Days Off (Sun / Mon)

Starting Rate : $18.00 / hr

We want you to grow with us! Potential to make up to $19.25 / hr and other career growth opportunities within your first year!

Additional $3 / hr for hours worked during 3rd shift on site in our Eagan, MN office.

Additional $1.00 per hour for bi-lingual Spanish / English speakers.

Bonuses : additional $3-5 / hr for top performers, additional $1.50 / hr for average performers

Minimum Requirements :

• You must be within commuting distance (50 miles) to our Eagan, MN office

Must be able to pass an FBI criminal background check to obtain a Burglar Alarm License (or equivalent) in all 50 states

High School Diploma or equivalent

Be able to type a minimum of 40wpm

One year customer service experience preferred, but not required

A Day in the Life :

New hires complete a 3-week new hire classroom training followed by a 2-week hands-on training.

Includes comprehensive training on bothalarm standard operating procedures and how to assist customers in emergency situations.

Dispatch police, fire or EMS when needed.

Notify customers of non-emergency signals.

Notify account contacts of emergency signals after dispatch.

Receive and process inbound calls requesting information.

Position requires some weekend and, holiday, and shift work and may require mandatory overtime.

What will make you successful :

World-class customer service and interpersonal skills.Personal accountability and a strong commitment to excellence.

World-class customer service and interpersonal skills.

Innovative problem-solving and analytical thinking.

High emotional resiliency and ability to navigate stressful or emergency situations.

Ability to use discretion and problem analysis.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Extensive training will be provided before taking emergency calls.

Highly dependable with regular and punctual attendance.

Thrive on a workday comprised of highly repetitive interactions or processes.

Ability to interpret and apply documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and the internet.

Work Environment Requirements :

Learn about the Vivint Culture and why it's a great place to grow your career!

Here are some highlighted perks you should ask us about :

Part-time and Full-time options, Flexible scheduling

Paid holidays and flexible paid time away

Employee / Friends / Family Discounts

Career development and leadership opportunities

Medical / dental / vision / life coverage & 24 / 7 Medical Hotline

401(k) + Employer Match

Employee Resource Groups

Discounts with various national companies and vendors

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK HERE :

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Official description on file with Talent.