Service Manager

Titan Security Group

$130K — $160K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years in electronic security systems, service, installation, or engineering
  • Prior leadership experience with technicians and service teams
  • Strong technical expertise in access control platforms and video surveillance systems
  • Proven troubleshooting skills for complex system issues
  • Strong organizational and operational management skills
  • Excellent communication and client-facing abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the service department for efficiency and quality
  • Oversee scheduling and prioritization of service calls
  • Establish and optimize service workflows and escalation procedures
  • Serve as the technical authority for supporting security systems
  • Provide guidance for troubleshooting complex system issues
  • Lead and develop teams of service coordinators, technicians, and support personnel
  • Ensure timely resolution of service requests and high client satisfaction

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Career growth within a high-growth national platform
Full Job Description
Titan is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Service Manager to lead and elevate its electronic security service operations in Chicago.

This role represents a strategic upgrade from a traditional service coordination function to a technical leadership position, responsible for ensuring Titan can effectively support increasingly complex, integrated security systems.

The Service Manager will oversee:
  • Service Coordinators (dispatch / scheduling)
  • Field Service Technicians
  • Software / systems support resources

This individual will play a critical role in building a scalable, high-performing service organization capable of supporting Titan's rapid growth in security integration and technology-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Service Operations Leadership
  • Lead day-to-day operations of the service department, ensuring responsiveness, efficiency, and quality
  • Oversee scheduling, dispatch, and prioritization of service calls and preventative maintenance
  • Establish and optimize service workflows, SLAs, and escalation procedures
  1. Technical Leadership (Critical Focus)
  • Serve as the technical authority for service operations, supporting:
    • Access control systems
    • Video surveillance (CCTV / VMS platforms)
    • Intrusion detection and integrated systems
  • Provide guidance and escalation support for complex troubleshooting and system issues
  • Ensure the team is equipped to support enterprise-level, multi-site clients
  1. Team Management & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of:
    • Service coordinators
    • Field technicians
    • Software/system support personnel
  • Recruit and build out the team as service demand grows
  • Establish training programs to enhance technical capability and service consistency
  1. Service Delivery & Client Experience
  • Ensure timely resolution of service requests and high client satisfaction
  • Partner with clients to manage:
    • Service expectations
    • Maintenance agreements
    • System performance and uptime
  • Act as an escalation point for key accounts and critical issues
  1. Preventative Maintenance & Recurring Revenue
  • Develop and expand preventative maintenance programs
  • Support the growth of service contracts and recurring revenue streams
  • Partner with sales teams to identify upgrade and expansion opportunities
  1. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with:
    • Project Managers and Installation Teams for smooth project-to-service handoff
    • Sales and Account Executives to support client retention and upsell opportunities
  • Provide feedback to improve system design, install quality, and long-term serviceability
  1. Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive utilization of service management tools and CRM systems
  • Track and report on:
    • Response times
    • Resolution times
    • Technician utilization
    • Customer satisfaction
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and service quality

Qualifications

Required
  • 5-10+ years of experience in:
    • Electronic security systems (service, installation, or engineering)
    • Low-voltage or systems integration environments
  • Prior leadership experience managing:
    • Technicians and/or service teams
  • Strong technical expertise in:
    • Access control platforms (LenelS2, Genetec, Software House, etc.)
    • Video surveillance / VMS systems
    • Integrated security environments
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and support complex system issues
  • Strong organizational and operational management skills
  • Excellent communication and client-facing abilities

Preferred
  • Experience leading service operations in a multi-site or enterprise environment
  • Familiarity with service dispatch / ticketing systems
  • Manufacturer certifications (Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, etc.)
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals and IT infrastructure
  • Experience scaling teams in a growth-oriented organization

What Makes This Role Unique
  • Opportunity to transform and elevate a service function into a technical center of excellence
  • Key leadership role in a company rapidly expanding its security integration capabilities
  • Direct impact on client retention, recurring revenue, and long-term growth
  • Ability to build and shape a modern, scalable service organization

Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary $130,000- $160,000 plus bonus
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Career growth within a high-growth national platform

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a technical leader first, operator second-someone who understands the complexity of modern security systems and knows how to build a team that can support them at scale.

You're not just managing tickets-you're building a service organization that drives client satisfaction, retention, and long-term growth.

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