Site Security Lead (Former Police or Military Experience Required)

Securitas Canada

$91K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience required, preferably in law enforcement or military roles.
  • Demonstrated expertise in customer service with strong conflict resolution skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in report writing.
  • Familiarity with security operations, scheduling, or industry functions is beneficial.
  • Strong technological skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and HRIS systems.
  • Ability to train, motivate, and retain quality security staff effectively.
  • Flexibility to work beyond standard hours and provide 24/7 emergency response availability.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and report on tactical operations goals aligned with business plans.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve and exceed contract KPIs and operational goals.
  • Manage recruitment, performance, and training of security personnel.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
  • Ensure comprehensive training programs are implemented and monitored for effectiveness.
  • Drive 100% customer satisfaction with proactive client engagement.
  • Conduct quality assurance inspections and maintain operational compliance with contract specifications.

Benefits

  • Corporate discount program for employees.
  • Traditional Monday to Friday work schedule.
  • Leadership responsibilities advising high-level stakeholders.
  • Professional corporate work environment with training and development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits including dental, eye care, and prescription drug coverage.
Full Job Description
This position is for an active open vacancy. Posting will be removed once filled.

Salary $91,520/yr

What we offer:
  • Corporate discount program.
  • Monday to Friday work schedule
  • Leadership level responsibility including advising stakeholders (Vice Presidents, Directors etc)
  • Professional corporate work environment
  • Benefits including dental, prescription drug coverage, eye care and more.

Job Summary: The Site Security Lead will report to the Regional Program Manager of Operations. This person will liaise with client representatives to measure contract KPIs and key long-term initiatives, mentor subordinate managers, and ensure compliance with financial performance projections. The Site Security Lead will meet or exceed all established operations goals to ensure contract compliance while ensuring all company processes are followed. Retaining and developing successful employees through proper training will also be a part of this person's responsibility.

Essential duties and responsibilities: Strategic Vision and Business Operation Goals - Establish weekly, monthly, and quarterly operations goals in support of the contract business plan. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on operations goals in terms of achievement/progress via Salesforce reports, metrics, or other tools. Review all relevant reports to increase efficiency and productivity. Exhibit strong collaboration with all functional departments to achieve business goals. Strategic involvement in company and client programs, initiatives, committees, and task forces. Provide leadership oversight and guidance with direct reports to achieve goals.

Performance Management - Work in collaboration with operations team to recruit, hire, and retain security professionals through proper coaching and performance management. Establish performance goals for the security teams and continuously monitor progress. Ensure direct reports are properly managing the performance and development of security personnel, including, but not limited to the completion of performance reviews, development plans for security Professionals, and potential Performance Improvement Plans for employees showing negative trending performance. Timely completion of all performance management processes for direct reports.

Training & Development - Identify team performance gaps and development areas and offer solutions to narrow the gap. Ensure all individual required training is completed, with a heavy emphasis on professional development and supporting processes. Provide leadership supervision in the development and execution of customized training and improvement processes for operations functions. Conduct regular staff and team meetings to discuss goals and strategy, celebrate successes, and share best practices. Maintain extensive knowledge of complex industry standards, current security issues, and technology and update managers on risks and threats that could impact the cluster and provide recommendations for proactive solutions and best practices.

Customer Service - Ensure 100% customer satisfaction through excellent and frequent client engagement. Lead by example in working with various other internal departments to resolve challenging customer service-related issues timely. Must be knowledgeable of the market, industry trends, competitors, and demographics to be successful in setting overall operations and customer strategies.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Conduct quality assurance inspections, monitor, and manage the Security Professionals in the assigned region
  • Ensure subordinate supervisors understand and deliver orders, ensure sufficient resources are available to support and/or establish posts in a timely fashion, and are appropriately filled according to contract requirements and post orders
  • Serve as Securitas's Regional contract liaison with client representatives to ensure delivery of the highest quality of service within a limited turnaround time
  • Oversee the training and operational employment of Field Supervisors and Security Professionals
  • Ensure the highest standards of conduct, appearance, performance, and training are being always met
  • Keep the Director of Operations apprised of contract performance by accurately communicating the status of compliance and identifying any deficiencies in a timely manner


Qualifications:
  • Speak, read, and write English
  • Must be age 18 or older
  • Minimum 5 years or more of professional-level experience required. Prior experience in law enforcement as a Detective, Sergeant, Undercover Officer is strongly preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Municipal, Provincial or RCMP officer. 5 years of military experience required if candidate does not possess experience in Policing. Candidates with Loss Prevention and Police experience is an asset.
  • Experience in scheduling, operations, or other functions of the security industry a plus
  • Energetic and focused personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
  • Demonstration of strong customer service orientation required, with the ability to effectively resolve client issues in a professional and service-focused manner and to de-escalate situations before they become hostile or unpleasant required
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required including the ability to write effective and concise reports in neat, legible handwriting.
  • Must have a high level of technological acumen or mastery of Microsoft Office software, Salesforce, HRIS Platforms, and other web-based management platforms.
  • Professional, articulate; and able to use good independent judgment and discretion
  • Ability to effectively enforce post orders, security standards, and company policies equitably and consistently
  • Experience in developing, motivating, and retaining quality staff
  • Ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with clients, while functioning as a team player required
  • Incumbent must be available to work outside the normal shift schedule on an as - needed basis and must be accessible by phone 24/7 for emergency response

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