District Manager- Regional

We're Hiring! Join one of Alberta's most professional security firms!

A-1 Security is currently looking for a results oriented leader who can engage, inspire and develop a team of senior management professionals!

District Managers are responsible for the overall management and success of assigned their assigned district. Candidates will possess a high degree of integrity, be of good moral character, have sound judgement and display intelligent decision making.

As a corporation, we are proud to offer a fun and dynamic work environment, corporate training programs, employee care packages and quarterly retention bonus programs.

District Managers report directly to the Vice President of Protective Services;

Responsibilities:

- Day to day operational management of a dedicated district, striving for continual improvement in operations and corporate culture.
- Responsible for the recruitment, retention and discipline of a dedicated team of management personnel.
- Responsible for the oversight of all employee on boarding and off boarding within local branches, ensuring all corporate guidelines, policies and procedures set out are enforced.
- Pro-actively develop and implement effective sales strategy plans, closely working with local Account Managers and Branch Managers to provide support on account acquisitions and local advertising.
- Collaborate with leadership to determine ongoing strategic action plans that support all key business objectives
- Responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional client service at all times, while actively ensuring services are consistently meeting the unique needs of client businesses.
- Participate in all required training, with a focus on continued personal and professional development
- Conduct monthly branch audits, ensuring branch operations are meeting corporate operating guidelines, policy and procedure.
- Communicate with the Vice President of Protective Services weekly, providing operational updates and feedback for improvement in operations. Actively ensures issues are escalated appropriately in a timely manner
- Responsible for the overall health and safety of personnel, pro-actively training personnel on safe work practices.
- Provides support to head office and regional management personnel as required
- Participates in projects as required
- Follows all operational guidelines, policy and procedure related to the District Manager role

Job Requirements:

- The candidate will possess a minimum of 5 to 10 years of previous security management related experience as a District Manager
- The candidate will possess a minimum of 2 to 5 years of previous experience in a security services related role, preferably in physical security and loss prevention services
- Candidates must have a clean criminal record, no criminal charges, investigations or court appearances pending.
- Previous law enforcement experience as a police officer, peace officer or military experience is considered an asset.
- Valid Security Services & Investigators Act Individual License (Mandatory, issued by province)
- Degree in Business Management and or Human Resources
- Strong knowledge of the security industry and security guard services
- Extensive knowledge in security operations, labor standards, human resources and solicitor general regulations.
- Strong leader with a proven track record of team building and retention
- Customer Relations experience and client contract negotiation experience required
- Ability to manage a team of 100+ Security Members

Employment Incentives:

- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days
- Dental, Medical and Vision benefits ( Offered after 3 months of continuous employment )
- Quarterly Performance bonuses
- Working with a dynamic team
- Paid Training & Development
- Ample promotional opportunities

This position receives a annual salary of $75,000.00 annually, plus bonus.

Do you have what it takes to join one of Alberta's most professional security firms? If so, we want to hear from you!

How to apply:

Employer: A-1 Security & Loss Prevention Ltd.

Please submit your resume and cover letter quoting the below competition # to our Human Resources Department. Only those who meet mandatory position requirements are encouraged to apply for the position advertised.

Quote Competition #: DM-2829

Submit your resume in confidence to employment.calgary @a-1protection.ca

Please Note: Phone calls will not be accepted. A-1 Security would like to thank all those who apply, please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Closing Date: March 22, 2015