Security Operations Manager

Alliedbarton Security Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Operations Manager to drive security service delivery across our St. Louis client sites. The role leads hiring, staffing, scheduling, training, and compliance while building strong teams and earning client trust.

The schedule is 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. The position offers a $51,000 annual salary with a 20% bonus potential, plus benefits including 401K and health coverage. Join a company with 800+ locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license.
• Licensing requirements subject to state/local laws and regulations.
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a high-volume workforce.
• Experience building and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage selection and placement for new security professionals and develop career paths.
• Make offers and transfers in line with post-contract requirements; manage open postings.
• Create and manage post schedules in WinTeam; ensure proper coverage.
• Maintain staffing per contract; backfill vacancies and manage overtime.
• Oversee timekeeping audits, payroll processes, and related compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team development

Dispersed workforce management

Payroll/scheduling experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree in criminal justice, business administration, or related field

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s 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.

Job Description

Operations Manager – 8 AM–4 PM, Mon–Fri | St. Louis, MO | $51,000 / Year + 20% Bonus Potential

Leadership Opportunity with a Growing Company!

Ready to be the leader who keeps it all running? Allied Universal® is hiring an Operations Manager to drive security service delivery across our St. Louis client sites.

You’ll own hiring, staffing, scheduling, training, and compliance. You’ll also be the go‑to problem solver for employees and clients. If you thrive on building strong teams, tackling challenges head‑on, and earning client trust, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

The schedule is 8 to 4, Monday through Friday.

Why join Allied Universal?

• $51,000 annual salary
• 20% annual bonus potential, so you can earn even more
• 8 AM–4 PM, Monday–Friday
• Company‑issued cell phone and desktop
• 401K, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Career advancement opportunity with a company that has 800+ locations nationwide

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of security experience
• Supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license that meets AU Driver Policy requirements
• Access control/badge experience and computer or tablet skills are a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Selection and Placement

• Manage the selection and placement process for new security professionals, including first‑line supervisors; design and implement career development and performance improvement plans; evaluate low‑performing employees for replacement, upgrade or transfer
• Make initial job offers (for new employees) and job transfers (for existing employees) using company forms and procedures, offering rates, schedules and benefits in alignment with post contract requirements; maintain and publish weekly Open Post List and actively manage job openings within division/branch

Schedule and Workforce Management

• Create, modify and manage post schedules in WinTeam to ensure adequate coverage at all times; ensure schedules are properly maintained in WinTeam and are updated regularly
• 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 flex personnel for backfill of vacant positions as needed
• Maintain regular proactive contact with Security Professionals to ensure all staff is being effectively utilized, properly trained, and ready for placement as needed. Review “No Hours Report” with branch Human Resource staff on a weekly basis, and disposition employees who are on “active” status with no hours, in accordance with company policies, ensuring no employees remain on “no hours” status beyond 3 weeks

Payroll Management

• Receive weekly timesheets and update WinTeam schedules as necessary (verify such for self‑scheduling accounts); run weekly payroll according to company procedures. Ensure records are properly maintained and updated to reduce payroll errors; resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner, and communicate status of such to affected employees, to minimize financial exposure for Company
• Follow all company policies regarding timekeeping procedures, meal and rest period breaks (where applicable), ensuring signatures and acknowledgements are properly documented (where applicable), and conducting weekly audits of timekeeping records to ensure accuracy
• Process requests for final paychecks, anniversary bonuses and other pay related issues, and execute the distribution of such pay; act as a Company representative in such matters as unemployment hearings, workers’ compensation hearings/depositions, union meetings (where applicable), state agency activities, depositions, and other related liability matters

Employee Relations

• Conduct disciplinary and counseling sessions with Security Professionals as needed in a proactive and professional manner. Ensure all such issues are documented according to company standards, and that all issues receive proper follow up for resolution
• Initiate termination procedures as needed for voluntary and involuntary separations; execute termination meetings as necessary and complete all follow up documentation according to company standards
• Maintain high employee morale and low employee turnover through effective and proactive communications and timely problem resolution; ensure all hiring, counseling, disciplinary and termination procedures are executed in a consistent manner
• Ensure a smooth running operation by enforcing post specific policies and procedures through proper communication and training; may utilize field training staff to assist in executing post‑specific training

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license if driving a company vehicle, or personal vehicle in the course of conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a high‑volume workforce environment, preferably in the protective service industry
• Work experience in successfully building and developing teams

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

  • College degree in criminal justice, business administration, or a related field
  • Experience managing a dispersed workforce in a multi‑location operation
  • Law enforcement, military and/or contract or proprietary security services, or facility management experience
  • American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification
  • Previous payroll, billing and scheduling experience
  • Aptitude with security systems; CCTV, Access Control, and badge administration
  • Graduate of certified public safety academy (e.g., Law Enforcement, Firefighter/Paramedic, Corrections Officer)

  BENEFITS:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
  • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
  • Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

  Closing

  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. For more information: www.aus.com

  If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.