Pros
Helping to protect people as an alarm dispatcher or support team member is something you can take pride in doing, no matter where you ultimately end up spending your career. No skills are needed; COPS does all the training. Note that there are real opportunities to be promoted at this company: EVERY shift supervisor, shift manager, site manager, training team member, director, VP (and even an EVP of the company) all started out at the entry level dispatcher position. There are dozens of people in these positions, and this is a family oriented company that is growing rapidly. There are MANY special benefits, including outstanding performance recognition, health insurance, company-sponsored day trips to see popular shows / attend events, retreats, and parties. Mostly every employee is full-time. There are many shift options (including overnights) and six locations around the country.
Cons
This company provides an important service, and it needs responsible individuals. If you don't like helping people, then you should look elsewhere. If you struggle with being on time, or you have a situation where you regularly call out - then this company is NOT for you as it has reasonably strict buy fair lateness and attendance guidelines. Even talented people will be let go if they cannot comply. Be advised that you have to be willing to work different days on your shift (the hours will not vary, but you will need to work some weekends), as alarm monitoring is 24//7/365.