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Security Portfolio Manager

GardaWorld

Milton, GAJob$65–70K/yrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$65–70K/yr
Location
Milton, GA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

GardaWorld is hiring a Security Portfolio Manager. GardaWorld seeks a Security Portfolio Manager to develop and execute client needs across multiple sites in Georgia, ensuring qualified candidate pools meet contract hiring demands while providing strategic direction and oversight.

Key focus areas include Provide strategic direction and hands‑on guidance to supervisors and team members to manage on‑shift activities and emerging issues, Respond to escalations and communicate directly with client stakeholders, and Utilize professional judgement to assess immediate risks and inform customers of those risks.

Important skills include Hands-On Approach, Business Acumen, Problem Solving, Communication, Consultation, and Cultural Awareness.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hands-on ApproachBusiness AcumenProblem SolvingCommunicationConsultationCultural AwarenessLeadership & NavigationRelationship ManagementEthical PracticeAdaptabilityProficient Computer SkillsSituational Awareness

Qualifications

5+ Years Management Experience in Finance/Security IndustryDirect Oversight of 30+ Subordinates

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Security Portfolio Manager Opportunity!

GardaWorld is hiring a Security Portfolio Manager. The Security Portfolio Manager will develop and execute all client needs associated with the management of multiple client sites within the Georgia Region, to ensure an ongoing pool of available and qualified candidates meet the contract hiring needs.

What’s in it for You

  • Competitive Salary: $65,000 - $70,000k / year

  • Work Site Location: Alpharetta, GA

  • Set Schedule: This position may require long hours and weekend work.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.

  • Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

Your Responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction and hands-on guidance to Supervisors and other team members to manage all activities and emerging issues that occur on-shift, including physical security, safety, and business continuity events

  • Respond to escalations and provide direct assistance/communications to client stakeholders,

  • Utilize professional judgement to assess immediate risks to the safety and security of customers; provide timely communications to customers about those risks when needed

  • Provide oversight for multiple client locations.

  • Monitor and track metrics and key performance indicators for monthly and quarterly review as required by the client contract

  • Provide direct support and engagement to help subordinates reach their performance potential within assigned roles and meet broader professional development goals

  • Manage performance-related staff concerns and issues in accordance with company policies

  • Escalate issues as required to more senior-level management and/or client

Your Qualifications:

  • Five (5) years’ experience in a management based role withing finance/security industry.

  • Management experience to include direct, simultaneous oversight of at least 30 subordinates (direct and indirect)

  • Work experience demonstrating a proven track-record in three key areas:

  • Managing diverse teams under pressure to achieve results while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment

  • Managing timely assessments of potential risks to the customer and overseeing immediate response to the satisfaction of stakeholders and/or in accordance with established policies and procedures; and

  • Managing multiple priorities and concerns and escalating significant issues to senior-level management as necessary

  • Educational or work experience gathering and analyzing data to create metrics that support positive change and continuous improvement recommendations

  • Demonstrated effectiveness as a direct manager-of-record to diverse, cross-functional teams filling junior and junior-mid-level roles in an organizational hierarchy

  • Excellent oral communications skills, with proven ability to communicate directly with client and other customers

  • Excellent written communications skills, to include editing final products for business leader and customer consumption

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change and conflict

  • Ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence

  • Effective management skills in high-intensity, dynamic situations

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and reprioritize according to situation or client expectations

  • Professional judgement to escalate issues requiring senior-level management support and response

  • Proficient computer skills with the ability to quickly navigate and oversee the use of multiple systems and applications

  • Ability to maintain situational awareness of multiple security systems and applications simultaneously

  • Strong business acuity

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple employees with diverse personalities and

Your Skills and Competencies:

Competencies:

  • Hands-on Approach

  • Business Acumen

  • Problem Solving

  • Communication

  • Consultation

  • Cultural Awareness

  • Leadership & Navigation

  • Relationship Management

  • Ethical Practice

  • Resilience

Ideal Skills, Characteristics, & Experiences:

  • Results and people-oriented, balancing business considerations

  • Process-driven mentality

  • Highly organized

  • Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency

  • Stable, progressive work history

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Acts with integrity

  • Resilient and adaptable

  • Competitive spirit

  • Ability to develop relationships at all levels

  • Willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work . This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment

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