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Allied Universal

Largest private security services provider

Event Services Client Account Manager

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSeattle, WA, USA$90k - $100k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
  • Have at least three years of event management, event operations, and/or event supervisory experience.
  • Have experience hiring, developing, motivating, and retaining quality staff.
  • Be able to develop and grow customer relationships.
  • Be able to manage multiple priorities, complex situations, a diverse employee team, and client requirements on an ongoing basis.
  • Be proficient and fully functional in Microsoft Office applications and able to use available office management technology.
  • Be able to work nights, evenings, and holidays as needed with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise day-to-day event operations and staffing at the assigned client site.
  • Manage event supervisors and staff, including hiring and selection, scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, development, support, discipline, and terminations.
  • Build, improve, and maintain effective relationships with clients and employees.
  • Coordinate support services to manage the client site, meet or exceed financial and operational goals, and provide quality customer service.
  • Ensure required reporting and contract compliance requirements are met.
  • Communicate event issues regularly to the client.
  • Handle escalated security issues and emergency situations appropriately.
  • Communicate staffing needs using requisition forms and assist recruiters in identifying, interviewing, and hiring candidates.
  • Develop staff technical and professional skills through performance management, including coaching, counseling, discipline, training, formal annual performance evaluations, and recognition.
  • Communicate policies, company announcements, and job openings through an up-to-date READ file at each site.
  • Meet contractual scheduled hours while minimizing unbilled overtime.
  • Coordinate or conduct site-specific on-the-job training, client-specific training, and annual refresher training for event security and event staff, and meet corporate training standards.
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures and ensure valid, site-specific post orders are available for emergency reference.
  • Manage account uniforms, equipment, supplies, and vehicles, including inventories and maintenance checklists.
  • Communicate proactively with the client, meet its needs, provide security and technical expertise and solutions, and support customer satisfaction.
  • Use ABI and WinTeam for scheduling, billing, and reports, interpreting reports and taking action for effective business management.
  • Enforce company policies in handbooks, executive memos, and the company portal.
  • Attend client and security meetings and event walkthroughs.
  • Ensure staff are properly debriefed and prepared for each event.
  • Prepare and distribute event post orders to employees assigned to each event.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, including rest and meal periods and check-in/check-out procedures.
  • Enforce the grooming and appearance policy within the team and maintain a professional appearance.
  • Maintain communication with the direct manager about client concerns, employee performance issues, guest complaints, injuries, and other important account or event information.
  • Create venue dot maps, deployment sheets, show grids, and related materials.
  • Complete and submit paperwork, including incident reports and workers’ compensation filings, and submit event files according to policy.
  • Oversee core staffing and key-position succession, and monitor scheduled personnel and shifts.
  • Facilitate timely event invoicing, follow up with clients to ensure payment, and investigate and mitigate invoicing or payment impediments with the Finance Manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Facilities management, military, or law enforcement experience.
  • Previous payroll, billing, and scheduling experience.

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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