Service Manager

Service Manager

**Overview**:
We are North Americaas leading security services provider with over 300,000 phenomenal employees. At Allied Universal®, we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from within culture. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career as Security Professionals and today hold positions on our senior leadership team. For all full-time positions, we offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and more We also offer company paid uniforms and part-time and flexible schedules

Under the direction of the Branch or General Manager, the **Service Manager** is responsible for the day to day operational management of an assigned client portfolio within the branch operation. In a branch astart-upa operation, the Service Manager may report directly to a Regional Vice President and additionally be responsible for branch growth and start-up activities.

**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**: Those duties necessary to meet the minimum requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned:

- Act as the primary client contact for the assigned portfolio of accounts. Responsible for regular face to face client interaction and proactive resolution of any operational issues at assigned client base. Maintain ongoing and proactive client contact, including site visits, meeting attendance, timely response and follow-up, phone calls, lunches and other special events.
- Define, address and resolve all client issues including personnel/staffing concerns or requests, service issues or requests, execution of company programs, officer performance issues, or other service related items.
- Responsible for Service Manager duties for assigned portfolio of accounts, including setting up and managing weekly schedules, inputting payroll, tracking job openings on approved Operations reports, initiating open requisitions with Field Recruiting in the applicant tracking system, evaluating applicants, scheduling and conducting interviews, and hiring qualified applicants to fill open post positions.
- Ensure all positions are staffed according to contract requirements and effectively manage branch overtime through proper scheduling and staffing. Maintain a qualified, sufficient pool of rovers or contingent workforce for backfill of vacant positions as needed.
- Ensure all post requirements are current and complete at assigned portfolio, including current post orders, training and licensing compliance, staff training, vehicle policy compliance, uniform and appearance standards being met, and other staff and client relations policies being administered according to company standards.
- Ensure that policies regarding coaching and discipline are followed consistently, employee complaints are promptly reported, investigated and resolved, and compliance with all employee relations policies is followed consistently.
- May work closely with the Sales team assigned to region. May participate in sales presentations to potential clients, go on sales calls, and participate in sales events.
- May be responsible, with Branch/General Manager oversight, for new account startups and transitions, ensuring staffing levels are met, training and uniform issues are addressed, and physically participating in startup activities to ensure a smooth transition.
- Ensure oversight and regular use of financial reports to manage key branch measurements, such as overtime and scheduling efficiency for assigned client portfolio.
- Attend and actively participate in management meetings within region and at corporate. Observe operations and make suggestions for improved efficiency as appropriate, including providing ideas and plans for growth and improvements within the assigned portfolio, branch or company-wide.
- In a start-up operation, may also perform duties typically performed by Human Resource Coordinator or Receptionist on an as-needed basis, where such positions have not yet been added to the branch staff.
- Others duties as assigned by Branch/General Manager, Regional Vice President or corporate staff.

**QUALIFICATIONS**: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bacheloras Degree in Sales, Marketing or Business preferred with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related experience with progressive managerial responsibilities.
- Prior experience in the security or other service related industry, law enforcement and/or military is highly desired. Experience in scheduling, operations or other functions of the security industry a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
- Energeti