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Full-Time

Security Monitoring Specialist

Starting at $21/hr, On-Site

Updated on 10/12/2024

SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe

11-50 employees

Customizable home security systems and monitoring

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Entry

Richmond, VA, USA

Ability to be 100% onsite.

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to pass multiple state licensing background checks and monitoring related exams
  • Ability to be 100% onsite
  • Flexibility to work evening/weekend positions. Consists of three weeks of daytime training.
  • Must clear background checks to meet state central station operator licensing requirements in multiple states, requiring the ability to pass state and national background checks by having no criminal convictions, guilty or nolo contendere pleas back to age 18 (including convictions that have been sealed or expunged). These state law background check requirements typically apply to the following types of offenses: felonies, class 1 or class A misdemeanors (as these are commonly referred to in many state statutes, but this may vary from state to state), offenses involving theft, sexual offenses, violence, dishonesty or crimes against a person.
Responsibilities
  • Provide top-tier monitoring support to all customers with a goal of every home secure
  • Receive and respond to multiple emergency and non-emergency alarms calls from customers and authority agencies
  • Ask questions to interpret, analyze and anticipate the caller’s situation to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer callers to other point of contacts
  • Enter clear and concise data in computer system database to maintain logs and records of calls, activities and other account information
  • Dispatch and coordinate the responses of public safety agencies according to company standard operating procedures.
  • Stay abreast of company policy changes and updates with training material within the dispatcher role
  • Obtain multiple state regulatory licensing during the new hire training program and participate in all required renewal training to maintain multiple state regulatory licenses

SimpliSafe provides home security systems designed to protect homes and businesses from various threats, including intrusions and fires. Their product range includes security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and sensors that detect motion and broken glass. Customers can customize their security systems to meet their specific needs. SimpliSafe primarily targets residential customers but also serves small businesses. The company generates revenue through the sale of security hardware and subscription-based monitoring services, which offer 24/7 professional monitoring and emergency dispatch. What sets SimpliSafe apart from competitors is its wireless installation, long battery life, and features like visual verification of alarms, which can expedite police response. Their systems are user-friendly, often set up in minutes with step-by-step guidance. The goal of SimpliSafe is to provide accessible and effective security solutions for both homes and small businesses.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$587M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

27%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The introduction of AI-driven features like Live Guard Outdoor Monitoring and Smart Alarm Indoor Camera positions SimpliSafe as a leader in innovative home security solutions.
  • Strategic partnerships with companies like LifeLock and Horace Mann expand SimpliSafe's market reach and enhance its product offerings.
  • The appointment of Rebecca Zavin as CTO brings experienced leadership to drive further technological advancements and product innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The home security market is highly competitive, with numerous players offering similar products and services, which could impact SimpliSafe's market share.
  • Reliance on subscription-based revenue means that economic downturns or increased competition could lead to higher customer churn rates.

What makes SimpliSafe unique

  • SimpliSafe's customizable security systems and wireless installation set it apart from traditional, hardwired security solutions.
  • The integration of AI technology for proactive crime prevention, such as the Smart Alarm Indoor Camera, offers a unique value proposition in the home security market.
  • Their dual revenue model of hardware sales and subscription-based monitoring services ensures a steady income stream and customer retention.

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Benefits

Health Insurance - A comprehensive plan provides peace of mind for you and your family.

Employee assistance program - Help through the difficult situations that come up at work and at home.

Tuition reimbursement - We want you to keep learning, so we’ll cover part of your tuition.

401(k) - Saving for your future in the present.

Unlimited vacation - Exempt employees take the time when you need it or want it. We mean it.

Life and disability insurance - Coverage for when you need it most.