Assistant Security Account Manager

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Account Manager, this position assists with the coordination of all aspects (technical and managerial) of executing the security contract at the assigned location.
• Assigns work tasks to Security Professionals and directs their work throughout the day.
• Responsible for supervising, motivating, coaching and training Security Professionals.
• Responsible for evaluating the work performance of Security Professionals and making recommendations regarding assignments.
• Responsible for making sure that Post Order manual and all other post and training information is being properly maintained and updated, and that the Post is being properly maintained, cleaned and organized.
• Assists the Account Manager in conducting interviews and evaluating new employees.
• Responsible for conducting on-the-job training, in coordination with Shift Supervisors, of new employees assigned to post, or when changes to post orders are made.
• Manages and supervises all sub-units within the Security Department, such as fire control room, command center, and loading docks as applicable to job site.
• May generate work orders and attached paperwork for extra security coverage requests.
• Responds to minor incidents (internal to Security Professionals and/or external to client location) that occur, ensuring appropriate action is taken, all reports are properly completed, and appropriate parties are notified in a timely manner.
• Identifies any personnel problems occurring at posts, such as payroll issues, employee relations complaints or other concerns, and forward any such issues to Account Manager or Field Supervisor as appropriate.
• May be responsible for writing a report of the situation or assisting with an investigation, as directed by Account Manager, Branch Manager or Corporate HR Director.
• Responsible for making recommendations for counseling and/or disciplinary action, including termination.
• May be responsible for administering counseling or disciplinary actions (may not make or initiate such decisions on his/her own, but may execute such actions at the specific direction of Account Manager with prior approval from Branch/Corporate HR management).
• Responds to client or site emergencies as they arise, including ensuring appropriate communication to Account Manager, Field Supervisor, Branch and/or Regional Manager.
• Maintains positive client/security relationships through frequent tenant/client contact and support.
• Occasionally performs Security Professional type job duties on an as-needed basis by standing post, but under no circumstances to exceed more than 50% of time in any given workweek.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) – five (5) years of professional-level experience required.
• Prior experience in the security industry, law enforcement and/or military required.
• Must possess a valid state Guard License, or have applied and subsequently be issued such a license prior to employment.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• Additionally, as a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of Guard License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty.
• Energetic and focused personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
• Demonstration of strong customer service orientation required, with ability to effectively resolve client issues in a professional and service-focused manner and to de-escalate situations before they become hostile or unpleasant required.
• Professional, articulate and able to use good independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to train and coach others, and to effectively enforce post orders, security standards and company policies equitably and consistently.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with clients, while functioning as a team player required.
• Incumbent must be available to work outside normal shift schedule on an as-needed basis, and must be accessible by phone or pager 24/7 for emergency response.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days.
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
• Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287