Job Abstract

Guardian Security Service is looking to hire a New York Area Manager .

Area Manager jobs at Guardian Security Service are accountable for day-to-day operations of an assigned account, including hiring, training, disciplining and terminating staff. Build, improve and maintain relationships with clients and employees: develop & retain staff; coordinate needed support services and solve problems to effectively run the account. Meet or exceed financial & operational goals; provide quality customer service. Maintains or over sees maintenance of weekly operating schedules and completion of payroll for assigned security personnel. Provides after-hour emergency response as required. To support and ensure success in this role, we provide a comprehensive, hands on management onboarding course designed to provide best practices, tools and guidance.

Essential Functions

• Supervise the day to day security operations of an assigned client site
• Manage a team of security officers, site and/or shift supervisors including hiring/selection, scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, development and support
• Ensure the client site is provided with high quality security services to protect people and property
• Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client and employees
• Coordinate necessary support services to effectively manage client site to meet or exceed financial and operational goals and provide quality customer service

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure all required reporting and contract compliance requirements are met
• Assure regular communication of issues or program with Client
• Handle any escalated security issues or emergency situations appropriately
• Other management responsibilities as determined by leadership
• Communicate staffing needs via email to assist recruiters in identifying, interviewing and hiring quality candidates
• Develop staff in both technical and professional skills through performance management (coaching, counseling, disciplining, training, annual formal performance assessments, recognition, etc.)
• Assure that employee grievances are heard and resolved (with help from appropriate support employees, as required) and that personnel records are updated and accurate (Change of Status forms, rosters, etc.)
• Assure communication of policies, company announcements and job openings are distributed to each site.
• Meet all contractual scheduled hours with a minimum of unbilled overtime
• Coordinate and/or conduct site-specific OJT, client-specific training, and annual refresher training for security personnel, as well as meet Guardian Service corporate training standards
• Develop / maintain operational procedures so that a valid, site-specific post orders are always available for emergency reference by the security staff.
• Manage uniforms, equipment, supplies and vehicles utilized at the account(s), maintaining appropriate inventories and maintenance checklists
• Take a proactive role in communicating with the client and meeting his/ her needs; meet with regularly, listen to issues, provide security and technical expertise and solutions. Ensure complete customer satisfaction
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Experience utilizing labor management programs for scheduling and billing, and to produce reports (such as Scheduling Activity, Training Summary and Training Detail reports) that require interpretation and action for effective business management
• Enforce policies as outlined in the handbooks and executive memos

Qualifications

• College Degree is a plus as long as it relates to the field.
• Previous Contract Security, facilities management, military experience
• At least 3+ years of business management/operations/supervisory experience (depending on size/scope of client).
• Ability to develop and grow customer relationships
• Experience in hiring, developing, motivating and retaining quality staff
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills required
• Ability to work in a team-oriented management environment with the ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex situations, a diverse team of employees and client requirements on an ongoing basis
• Previous payroll, billing and scheduling experience preferred
• Ability to work in a team-oriented management environment while having an entrepreneurial attitude
• Key Competencies: Staff Management, Financial Management, Integrity, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Time Management, Customer Focus, Timely Decision Making, Motivating and Directing Others, Drive for Results