District Manager

Securitas, a global leader in the security industry, has been providing security services since 1899. With over 7,500 employees in 24 offices across Canada, and 370,000 employees worldwide, we possess the experience and knowledge to offer a broad range of protective services which including On-site Guarding, Mobile Guarding, Remote Guarding, and Investigations while using industry leading Technology Solutions.

**JOB SUMMARY**

As a District Manager for Securitas, you will provide leadership for the assigned District. You will ensure delivery of quality services, and manage operations efficiently and effectively to achieve service and profitability objectives.

This role initiates the acquisition and integration of new business, coordinates and directs new client transitions, implements client satisfaction drivers, coaches, trains, and develops field managers and supervisors, and promotes client and employee retention initiatives. **This position reports directly to the Area Vice President.**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
- All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
- Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
- In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
- All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

1. Ensures the delivery of high quality customer service through regular contact with clients; evaluates service quality and initiates corrective action as necessary.

2. Analyzes operational and financial indicators to continuously improve District performance; ensures profitable operations with full profit and loss accountability.

3. Meets regularly with client representatives for status updates and addresses any actual or potential problems; negotiates client contracts; supports client start-ups; carries out security planning, assessments and surveys; reviews and updates post orders.

4. Recruits, selects, orients, trains, and develops high caliber staff in collaboration with Area management; plans, assigns, and directs work; coaches employees to enhance skills; carries out disciplinary actions as necessary.

5. Develops and administers District budget in collaboration with Area management.

6. Maintains a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; acts to ensure that staff members understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

7. Authorizes appropriate expenditures including equipment, supplies, and vehicles; ensures vehicles are properly maintained and administers driver training; ensures adequate inventory of uniforms, radios, etc.; maintains and submits payroll records and other required information.

8. Ensures scheduling is handled effectively to meet client requirements while controlling labor costs; reviews site reports to ensure post orders and client directions have been followed.

9. Provides input to company, Region and Area initiatives; promptly assists in the resolution of legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues.

10. Performs additional functions, duties and specific tasks of a similar nature and scope as necessary in order to achieve assigned business objectives.

**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bilingual required, English and French (written and verbal)
- Associate’s degree preferred
- 3 or more years of experience in a field related to the security industry and/or business management and responsible experience in the security industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
- Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education.
- Knowledge of security operations.
- Knowledg