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Allied Universal

Largest private security services provider

Operations Manager

Business OperationsUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeReston, VA, USA$65.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A current driver's license is required if driving a company or personal vehicle for business purposes.
  • Licensing may be required before employment, subject to state and local laws and regulations.
  • At least three years of leadership experience in a high-volume workforce environment is required; protective services experience is preferred.
  • Experience successfully building and developing teams is required.
  • Leadership skills to foster teamwork, innovation, agility, client relations, and desired results are required.
  • Ability to maintain a profitable book of business through cross-collaboration and results-oriented problem-solving to support client and employee growth and satisfaction is required.
  • Proficiency in web-based applications and computer systems, including Microsoft Office and business intelligence tools for metrics analysis, reporting, automation, and presentations, is required.
  • Networking skills and commitment to safety and trust through participation in local community, client, and industry events are required.
  • Basic understanding of financial principles, including budgeting and financial reporting, and ability to interpret simple financial data to support decision-making are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage selection and placement of security professionals, including first-line supervisors; design and implement career development and performance improvement plans; and evaluate low-performing employees for replacement, upgrade, or transfer.
  • Make initial job offers to new employees and job transfers to existing employees using company forms and procedures, offering rates, schedules, and benefits in alignment with post contract requirements; maintain and publish the weekly Open Post List and actively manage job openings within the division or branch.
  • Create, modify, and manage post schedules in WinTeam to ensure adequate coverage; maintain and regularly update schedules in WinTeam.
  • Ensure all positions are staffed according to contract requirements, manage branch overtime through scheduling and staffing, and maintain a qualified pool of flex personnel to backfill vacancies.
  • Maintain proactive contact with Security Professionals to ensure staff are utilized, trained, and ready for placement; review the No Hours Report weekly with branch Human Resources staff and disposition active employees with no hours according to company policies, ensuring no employee remains in no-hours status beyond three weeks.
  • Receive weekly timesheets and update WinTeam schedules as needed, including verification for self-scheduling accounts; run weekly payroll according to company procedures; maintain accurate records, resolve payroll discrepancies promptly, and communicate resolution status to affected employees.
  • Follow timekeeping policies, meal and rest period requirements where applicable, document signatures and acknowledgments, and conduct weekly audits of timekeeping records.
  • Process final paycheck and anniversary bonus requests and other pay-related matters, and distribute payments; represent the company in unemployment and workers’ compensation hearings or depositions, union meetings where applicable, state agency activities, depositions, and related liability matters.
  • Conduct disciplinary and counseling sessions with Security Professionals as needed, document issues according to company standards, and follow up to resolve them.
  • Initiate voluntary and involuntary termination procedures, conduct termination meetings as needed, and complete required follow-up documentation.
  • Maintain employee morale and reduce turnover through proactive communication and timely problem resolution; ensure hiring, counseling, disciplinary, and termination procedures are applied consistently.
  • Enforce post-specific policies and procedures through communication and training, using field training staff as needed to deliver post-specific training.

Desired Qualifications

  • A college degree in criminal justice, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience managing a dispersed workforce in a multi-location operation is preferred.
  • Law enforcement, military, contract or proprietary security services, or facility management experience is preferred.
  • American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.
  • Previous payroll, billing, and scheduling experience is preferred.
  • Aptitude with security systems, including closed-circuit television (CCTV), access control, and badge administration, is preferred.
  • Graduation from a certified public safety academy, such as a law enforcement, firefighter/paramedic, or corrections officer academy, is preferred.

About the Company

Allied Universal

Largest private security services provider

Allied Universal is a large security and facilities services provider that protects people and property at client sites. Its offerings include on-site security guards, mobile patrols, risk assessments, and janitorial and facilities support, delivered by trained staff with supporting technology. The company stands out for its massive scale and wide footprint, created by merging AlliedBarton with Universal Services of America and later acquiring G4S to become the world’s largest private security provider. Its goal is to be the leading fully integrated security and facilities partner for customers across North America and beyond.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
1957

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