Assistant Account Manager

Overview Job Skills / Requirements

• Serves as a key point of client contact to ensure the delivery of high quality customer service for assigned account; evaluates service quality and initiates any necessary corrective action in a timely manner.
• Meets regularly with client representatives for status updates; addresses any actual or potential problems; assists line management in negotiation of client contract; provides support during client start-up; supports security planning, assessments and surveys; reviews and updates post orders. 
• Oversees, coordinates with line management, and participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, development and retention of high caliber staff; acts to ensure that each staff member is treated with dignity and respect; plans, assigns, and directs work; coaches employees and carries out disciplinary actions, as necessary.
• 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.
• Within scope of client contract and assigned duties; acts to ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and administers driver training; acts to ensure that there is an adequate inventory of uniforms, radios, and other supplies and equipment; maintains and submits payroll records and other associate and business information.
• Prepares and coordinates staffing schedules for account, in collaboration with line management as necessary; acts to ensure that scheduling is handled effectively to meet client requirements while controlling labor costs; reviews Security Officer site reports to verify post orders and client directives have been satisfactorily followed; personally inspects all posts as part the evaluation of security staff.
• Provides input to company initiatives; promptly assists in the resolution of legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues.
• Directs, motivates, trains, coaches, evaluates performance, and disciplines staff in a positive manner.
• Responds on an on-call basis to emergencies and incidents at all hours.

1. Minimum of  3 years of security experience 
2. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience within the security industry is preferred 

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications or authorizations specified for the assigned accounts.
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
• Skilled in staff supervision, including assigning work and providing training and discipline.
• Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance.
• Understanding of a variety of security and safety devices and controls.
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Knowledge of business operations management and human resources administration.
• Use of personal computer and spreadsheet software.
• Planning, organizing and leadership skills.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective leader and member of project teams.
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results.
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.

Education Requirements (Any) High School Diploma Additional Information / Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Free parking
• Recognition and Reward Programs
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan for full time employees
• USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Special Incentive Plans Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Education Verification, Employment Verification