Operations Manager Security

About the role

Take the next step in your security career with a full-time Security Manager opportunity in Nashville. We’re looking for an experienced security professional who is ready to take on a leadership role and bring their experience to a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Account Managers by providing coaching, support, and recognition, while fostering accountability; encourage a collaborative and inclusive work environment to promote teamwork, open communication, and professional development, while taking ownership of succession planning at all levels
• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with representatives of a high-profile client by understanding their security needs and ensuring satisfaction; develop and implement corrective action plans for identified opportunities for operational improvement
• Deliver high-quality service to our client by strategically overseeing Account Managers, while maintaining industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Analyze, report and drive operational metrics and KPIs using Allied Universal's Business Intelligence Platform, maximizing efficiency and productivity
• Identify and mitigate security risks; develop and implement security protocols, training, and response plans
• Establish a culture of safety by developing action plans that aid in the prevention of work-related injuries
• Ensure consistent security officer service delivery across multiple site locations
• Stay abreast of all relevant operational, procedural, and systems topics and issues impacting the guard program
• Participate in and ensure the accurate processing of Allied Universal invoices for customer management review and approval for payment
• Manage projects involving security system installations, upgrades, and service work
• Coordinate with security integrators providing services to our customer

Qualifications

Must have

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of seven (7) years of management experience in a high-volume workforce environment or service industry
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the private security industry
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in security management
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience driving operational goals and metrics
• Leadership skills that foster teamwork, innovation, agility, client relations and achieving desired results
• Ability to maintain a profitable book of business by cross-collaborating and utilizing results-oriented problem-solving skills to meet both client and employee growth and satisfaction
• Proficiency in web-based applications and computer systems, including Microsoft Office and (BI) Business Intelligence tools for metrics analysis, reporting, automation, and presentations
• Dynamic networking skills displaying a commitment to safety and trust by participating in local community, client and industry events
• Basic understanding of financial principles, including budgeting and financial reporting. Ability to interpret simple financial data and use it to support decision-making
• Demonstrated abilities to grasp complex electronic access control, video surveillance, and security design concepts and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly proficient project management skills; effective planning and organizing, innovative problem solving skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills consistent with managing across a matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Law enforcement, military and/or contract or proprietary security services experience
• Experience managing a dispersed workforce in a multi-location operation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) 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