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# Alarm Monitoring Advisor at CPI Security

- **Company:** CPI Security
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cpisecurity/jobs/4727621006

## Job description

Our Alarm Monitoring Advisors also known as our Central Station Operators are an integral part of what we do (and yes, you’ll be the one saying, “CPI Security – IDENTIFY YOURSELF!”). YOU make every day safer for our community and our customers by answering alarm calls, communicating with local first responders, and providing an excellent customer experience by being a calm, friendly, and reassuring voice on the other end of the line. This is more than “just another job!” We provide innovative security, video, and automation solutions to residential and business customers throughout the Southeast. As a mission-driven company, we work to make every day safer for our community and our customers. We are looking for a Central Station Operator to join our growing team at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC!

What's In It For You!

- Aggressive pay and career mobility. This is more than a job!
- Specialized, paid training when you start AND ongoing.  This includes a Central Station Monitoring Certification.  WE INVEST IN YOU!
- Engaging and fun company culture that’s made up of diverse people.
- Volunteer and community engagement opportunities. CPI partners with organizations that share our mission to save and improve lives, particularly focusing on underserved communities.
- Great medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability and life insurance options.
- Company paid holidays, floating holiday and paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) plan with competitive company match.
- Eligible for free monitored security system after 90 days.
- Education assistance – we encourage & support our employees who want to improve their skills and further their education for advancement.
- Talk about perks!  An on-site café, coffee/smoothie bar, walking trail, basketball court, and state-of-the-art fitness facility with a dedicated Fitness Director.
- Birthday and Work Anniversary Rewards.

## Responsibilities

- Monitors and responds to alarms, communicates with customers, and relays vital information to first responders in real-time.
- Respond to inbound alarm activity from residential and commercial customers, reviewing the nature of the situation, and contacting local authorities in an emergency.
- Communicate with Police, Firefighters, and EMS/Paramedics, while providing an excellent customer experience by being a friendly and reassuring voice.
- Receive and handle incoming calls from customers ranging from general inquiries to technical concerns.
- Perform processing demonstrations of CPI’s Real Time Response product.
- May have additional duties as assigned by Management.

## Qualifications

- High school diploma, some college preferred
- Minimum 2 years customer service experience preferred
- Take pride in delivering excellent customer service
- Available to work flexible work schedule
- Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task

CPI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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## About CPI Security

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CPI Security is a regional, full-service residential and commercial security provider offering monitored alarm systems, smart home integration, and 24/7 real-time response across the Southeastern United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped/family-owned)
- **Headquarters**: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed on available sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Electronic Security / Home & Business Security Systems / Monitoring Services
- **Target customers**: Residential homeowners, commercial businesses, and new construction developers in the Southeast (primarily North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Your Safety, Our Mission” — focused on helping and protecting others, with a commitment to customers, communities, and first responders throughout the Southeast.

## Products & Services
- **Residential Security Systems**: Customizable packages including 24/7 monitoring, smart cameras, sensors, and smart home integration. All packages include free professional installation.
- **Commercial Security Systems**: Tailored security solutions for businesses, including installation and service.
- **Real-Time Response (Real-Time Response℠)**: Proprietary monitoring service featuring real, local people (not just AI) who proactively safeguard homes and respond immediately to alerts.
- **Smart Home Integration**: AI-powered monitoring systems integrated with smart home technology (e.g., cameras, door locks, automation).
- **Flexible Payment Options**: Equipment can be purchased upfront or financed via monthly plans.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 230,000 customers; one of the nation’s top 10 largest security providers; over 750 employees (as of 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed (private). Key partnerships include local first responders and communities.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded from 10 employees and 300 customers in 1991 to 750+ employees and 230,000+ customers; named SDM Dealer of the Year (twice), Central Station of the Year, and Marvel Award winner; recognized as one of the Carolinas’ Top 25 Best Places to Work; The Monitoring Association named CPI Security 2023 Enterprise Monitoring Center of the Year.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Real-Time Response℠**: Differentiator of having real, local people monitoring and responding to alarms, not just AI or call centers. This human-in-the-loop approach is positioned as superior care and faster response times.
- **Regional Focus**: Branches throughout the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia enable local knowledge, faster on-site response, and personalized service.
- **Award-Winning Excellence**: Industry-recognized for alarm response times, technology, and customer service. SDM Dealer of the Year (twice) and Enterprise Monitoring Center of the Year (2023).
- **Free Professional Installation**: A key customer perk that lowers friction for adoption.
- **Long-Standing Reputation**: Founded in 1991, providing decades of trust and stability in a competitive market.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth & Expansion**: Continuing to expand its regional footprint across the Southeast (currently in NC, SC, TN, GA) with active hiring for sales, installation, and support roles in new and existing markets.
- **Technology Innovation**: Investing in cutting-edge, AI-powered monitoring systems and smart home integration to stay ahead of industry trends and evolving threats.
- **Customer Retention & Lifecycle**: Actively hiring for roles like Marketing Manager – Customer Retention & Lifecycle and Customer Retention Manager, indicating a focus on long-term customer value and reducing churn.
- **Operational Excellence**: Prioritizing fast alarm response times, professional installation, and exceptional customer service as core operational pillars.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Recognition**: Consistently ranked as one of the Carolinas’ Top 25 Best Places to Work. Emphasizes a supportive, community-focused environment.
- **Benefits**: Competitive salary, 401(k) match, wellness program with incentives, education assistance, professional development, paid volunteer time, charitable giving, team events, birthday and work anniversary recognition.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office roles available depending on position (e.g., corporate roles in Charlotte, field roles across the region). Hands-on work with cutting-edge security technology (AI, smart home systems).
- **Community Impact**: Employees get paid volunteer time off to participate in charitable activities. The company is deeply embedded in the communities it serves.
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities for advancement across corporate (marketing, finance, HR, IT, product), sales, customer support, installation, and service roles. Active hiring for senior roles (e.g., Product Owner, Corporate Controller, FP&A Director, Senior Data Engineer).
- **Engineering & Tech Roles**: Hiring for Salesforce Engineer, Senior Data Engineer, Product Owner, HR Data & Systems Specialist — indicating a growing tech and data team.

## Sources
1. [cpisecurity.com - Home Page](https://cpisecurity.com/)
2. [cpisecurity.com - About / The CPI Story](https://cpisecurity.com/the-cpi-story/)
3. [cpisecurity.com - Careers Page](https://cpisecurity.com/about/careers/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io - CPI Security Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/cpisecurity)

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