Director Of Operations
Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.
Allied Universal is hiring a Director of Operations. As the Director of Operations for a dedicated client account with multiple locations, you will lead a team of onsite Account Managers to ensure consistent service excellence and client satisfaction across all sites. Your leadership will drive the performance of Security Professionals through strong employee engagement, strategic oversight, and alignment with our iCARE Leadership model. By cultivating a unified approach across all locations, you will help our client achieve a secure, compliant, and professional environment while building a high-performing team culture that makes Allied Universal an employer of choice.
Responsibilities
Dedicated Client Leadership & Multi-Site Operational Excellence
- Lead and mentor a team of Account Managers exclusively assigned to a single, high-profile client with a multi-location footprint. Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and recognition while fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth across all sites.
- Cultivate a strong, collaborative partnership with the client's leadership team by gaining a deep understanding of their evolving security needs, priorities, and organizational culture. Serve as the key point of contact to ensure ongoing alignment and satisfaction.
- Deliver high-quality service to our clients 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 site-specific and enterprise-level security risks, and develop customized protocols, training initiatives, and emergency response plans to enhance readiness and resilience across the client's locations.
- Establish a culture of safety by developing action plans that aid in the prevention of work-related injuries.
Financial Performance and Growth
Work with branch leadership to strengthen financial performance within your assigned portfolio by managing budget allocation, driving revenue growth, reducing non-billable overtime, improving cash collections, and controlling expenses.Collaborate with leadership to drive organic business growth within existing client operations.Qualifications (Must Have)
Bachelors degree in criminal justice, business or a related field with three (3) years of management experience in a high-volume workforce environment or service industry.Associates degree in criminal justice, business or a related field with five (5) years of management experience in a high-volume workforce environment or service industry.High School diploma or equivalent with seven (7) years of management experience in a high-volume workforce environment or service industry.Minimum of two (2) years of experience driving operational goals and metrics.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in successfully building and developing teams.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.Benefits
Base Wage : $90,000 - $135,000Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insuranceEnrollment in our company's 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirementsEight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal daysVacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship / association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.