The mission of Amazon Global Security Operations (GSO) is to mitigate security and operational risks to our associates, physical assets, and brand. Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) supports Amazon Worldwide Stores by providing 24/7 services including alarm monitoring and response, incident triage, and crisis management.
Amazon is hiring an Escalation Specialist at GSOC- India office. The Escalation Specialist will work directly with customers, law enforcement, delivery associates, and operations to navigate and triage security and operational risks, while providing critical incident and workplace violence triage, coordination, and facilitation.
Key job responsibilities
• Provide support to delivery associates on-road, and customers receiving shipments or services from Amazon, by researching and troubleshooting with internal tools.
• Triage and prioritize incoming incidents and collaborate with crisis management leadership.
• Transfer lower severity calls, which can be a significant percentage of total call volume, to appropriate partner including Customer Service and Shipping/Delivery Services.
• Manage phone communications and facilitate the flow of information between various internal and external customers (Delivery Associates/Delivery Service Providers/Operations Managers/Customer Service Associates/Amazon Customers).
• Write clear and concise reports in a timely manner which in turn will be escalated to senior leadership and stakeholders.
A day in the life
The successful candidate will exemplify Amazon’s goal to be Earth’s most customer-centric company and have a proven track record of legendary customer service, good judgment, and be gifted at learning new technology. Demonstrating ownership, customer obsession, and concise oral and writing skills are crucial requirements for this role.
Shift work will be required, potentially to include nights, weekends and public holidays. Must be willing to support any schedule during our DAY, NIGHT, or MIXED hours shifts. We operate 24x7 -365 Days.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Conversational level fluency in Japanese and English
• Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g., Data Entry, MS Office Suite and programs to include Word, Excel, and Outlook) including the ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute with high accuracy
• Ability to use multiple software applications simultaneously with demonstrated knowledge of working over internet and successfully navigating websites
• Demonstrates effective, clear and professional written and oral communication and attention to detail
• Demonstrates effective composure, empathy, and a positive, professional attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 3+ months of customer service experience, to include answering multiple phone lines and ticket related communication in a Command Center work environment
• Bachelor’s degree – Preferably in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Crisis Management or Business Administration
• Experience in resolving conflicts, providing crisis management triage, and setting appropriate expectations with customers
• Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity
• Intermediate fluency in one or more of the following languages Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, Spanish, Italian, German, French
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, InfoPath, SharePoint, etc.
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Experience in an IT/operations/call/command center work environment
- Experience in resolving conflicts, providing crisis management triage, and setting appropriate expectations with customers
- Experience multitasking, including answering multiple phone lines, prioritize e-mail, instant message, and ticket related communication, and communicate clearly within a command center environment