Chief Operating Officer

Valor Protection Safety Agency; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Protection Safety Agency is an Atlanta-based public safety and protective services organization seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee daily operations, financial performance, and administrative functions. Reporting directly to the Founder and CEO, the COO will lead senior leaders, drive growth, and ensure disciplined execution of strategic priorities.

Candidates must reside in the Atlanta metro area, and bring executive leadership experience with strong financial acumen and a track

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in executive leadership, business operations, or enterprise administration.
• At least 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing substantial operational responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success managing a multimillion-dollar business, division, or comparable operating portfolio.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, profit/loss management, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to lead organizational growth, improve performance, and establish scalable systems.
• Exceptional executive communication, leadership judgment, decision making, and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or related; MBA advantageous.
• Experience in protective services, public safety, government contracting, or labor-intensive service industries is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of daily operations, ensuring organizational effectiveness and financial sustainability.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable department executives and management personnel.
• Translate the CEO’s strategic direction into actionable objectives and measurable results.
• Serve as the principal executive responsible for business continuity and organizational execution.
• Oversee operating budgets, financial planning, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and internal controls across the enterprise.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across Operations, HR, and admin functions.
• Partner with CEO on strategy, growth initiatives, and strategic partnerships.

Job description

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Valor Protection Safety Agency

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation: $100,000 Annual Base Salary

Employment Type: Full Time | Executive Leadership

Reports To: Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Residency Requirement: Must currently reside in the Atlanta metropolitan area

Position Overview

Valor Protection Safety Agency is seeking an accomplished Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide enterprise leadership and oversee the operational, financial, and administrative performance of our organization.

Reporting directly to the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, the COO will serve as the company’s senior operating executive, with responsibility for managing daily business operations, leading departmental executives, driving organizational performance, and ensuring the effective execution of the company’s strategic priorities.

This appointment represents an opportunity for an experienced business leader to assume meaningful executive responsibility within a rapidly growing organization. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated record of leading complex operations, managing financial performance, developing high-performing leadership teams, and building the infrastructure necessary to support sustainable growth.

We are seeking a seasoned executive who combines strategic perspective with operational discipline, sound business judgment, and the ability to lead an organization with confidence, accountability, and professionalism.

Executive Responsibilities

Enterprise Leadership & Management

• Provide executive oversight of the company’s daily business operations, ensuring organizational effectiveness, service excellence, and financial sustainability.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable departmental executives and management personnel across the organization.
• Establish enterprise operating priorities, performance expectations, and management accountability.
• Translate the CEO’s strategic direction into actionable business objectives and measurable organizational results.
• Serve as the principal executive responsible for business continuity, operational decision making, and organizational execution.

Financial Stewardship & Business Performance

• Oversee operating budgets, financial planning, resource allocation, and enterprise performance.
• Maintain executive oversight of revenue performance, operating margins, labor expenditures, contract profitability, and cash flow management.
• Partner with financial advisors and accounting professionals to strengthen financial controls, forecasting, and reporting.
• Evaluate business performance and implement strategies to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term financial stability.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of company resources and alignment between financial decisions and organizational priorities.

Organizational Leadership & Departmental Performance

• Provide strategic oversight of Operations, Human Resources, Learning and Development, Partnerships, and administrative functions.
• Lead the execution of organizational objectives through effective departmental management, performance measurement, and leadership accountability.
• Assess organizational structure, leadership effectiveness, workforce capacity, and operational readiness.
• Foster an environment of collaboration, professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish management systems and reporting practices that provide clear visibility into organizational performance.

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Maintain executive accountability for service delivery, contract performance, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee the development and implementation of operational policies, internal controls, and standardized business processes.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, licensing standards, contractual obligations, and organizational policies.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, reputational, and organizational risks.
• Strengthen enterprise systems, workforce productivity, and operational infrastructure to support efficient service delivery.

Strategic Growth & Enterprise Development

• Collaborate with the CEO on corporate strategy, organizational expansion, and long-term business planning.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, strategic investments, and operational requirements associated with growth.
• Lead companywide initiatives involving organizational development, systems implementation, and business transformation.
• Support the development and retention of key client relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Position the organization for sustainable expansion through disciplined planning, effective leadership, and scalable operating systems.

Executive Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in executive leadership, business operations, general management, or enterprise administration.
• At least 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing departmental leaders, and overseeing substantial operational responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success managing a multimillion-dollar business, division, or comparable operating portfolio.
• Strong financial acumen with practical experience in budgeting, profit and loss management, forecasting, and operational financial analysis.
• Proven ability to lead organizational growth, improve business performance, and establish scalable management systems.
• Exceptional executive communication, leadership judgment, decision making, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related discipline preferred. An MBA or comparable advanced education is advantageous.
• Experience in protective services, public safety, government contracting, or labor-intensive service industries is beneficial but not required.

Candidates must currently reside in the Atlanta metropolitan area and be available for regular in-person executive leadership responsibilities.

Executive Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is an established business executive with the capacity to lead both people and performance.

This individual understands the relationship between operational execution, financial discipline, organizational culture, and sustained business growth. They have demonstrated the ability to manage competing business priorities, make consequential decisions, develop capable leaders, and deliver measurable results.

Equally important is the ability to build trusted relationships, exercise sound judgment, and lead with integrity.

We are particularly interested in executives who have successfully managed growing organizations, strengthened operational infrastructure, and demonstrated ownership of companywide business performance.

About Valor Protection Safety Agency

Valor Protection Safety Agency is an Atlanta-based public safety and protective services organization serving educational institutions, government agencies, corporate clients, hospitality environments, and community organizations.

Our organization is built on a commitment to integrity, professionalism, accountability, and excellence. Through our continued investment in people, systems, and strategic partnerships, we are strengthening our position as a trusted provider of professional safety services.

As we enter our next phase of growth, we are focused on building an executive leadership team capable of supporting a more sophisticated, scalable, and financially sustainable enterprise.

Compensation & Opportunity

Annual Base Salary: $100,000

This is a full-time executive appointment offering direct collaboration with the Founder and CEO, significant organizational responsibility, and the opportunity to influence the future direction and performance of a growing company.

The Chief Operating Officer will play a central role in strengthening the company’s leadership infrastructure, advancing its strategic objectives, and ensuring the organization operates with the discipline and effectiveness necessary for continued success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Valor Protection Safety Agency is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and equitable employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with applicable employment laws.