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.
Allied Universal® is hiring an Operations Manager. The Operations Manager (supports contracts by providing operational oversight, compliance assurance, and after-hours leadership across assigned portfolios. The Operations Manager serves as an operational extension of portfolio leadership, with primary responsibility for roving coverage during off-hours and weekends. The position focuses on sites that do not maintain 24/7 operations, ensuring compliance with National Standards of Work (NSOW), Allied Universal policies, and contractual requirements.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary up to $105,000.00 / annually, depending on experience.
Benefits are offered to full-time employees
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
Free employee life insurance
Paid employee training and development
401K
Employee assistance programs
Paid holidays and flexible PTO (Paid Time Off)
Great company culture and work/life balance
Why Join Allied Universal?
Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a global leader in security services
Impactful Work: Play a vital role in protecting people, property, and businesses
Supportive Team: Work with caring professionals dedicated to safety and excellence
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure staffing, training, certification, and performance levels are maintained in accordance with Standards of Work (SOW), post orders, and Allied Universal policies
Provide roving operational leadership across customer sites during evenings, weekends, and holidays, with emphasis on non-24/7 locations
Conduct operational inspections, compliance audits, and readiness assessments during off-hours
Evaluate/audit Daily Activity Reports, incident reports, patrol logs, SMARTbook/NPSOLP documentation, and other required records for quality assurance
Identify service gaps, compliance risks, and performance trends; recommend and implement/support corrective actions
Participate in selection and placement of supervisory/management personnel; design career development and performance improvement plans for implementation as needed
Provide field coaching and corrective guidance to supervisors and officers as deficiencies are identified
Serve as after-hours escalation support for operational issues including staffing shortages, incidents, and client concerns
Coordinate with Portfolio Managers and client stakeholders regarding off-hours incidents or escalations
Support training and compliance efforts, including firearms qualification coordination, refresher training validation, and certification tracking
Assist with hiring support activities including onboarding documentation and adjudication readiness for background investigations
Maintain liaison support with customers representatives during assigned operational windows
Ensure safeguarding of Sensitive Security Information (SSI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and other protected data
Support special projects, mobilizations, site transitions, and surge operations as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
High school diploma or equivalent
United States Citizenship (in order to obtain required government clearance)
Valid driver's license
Post hire, must be able to complete all training requirements and possess all required licenses and certifications
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in federal protective service, federal security, law enforcement, military, or contract security operations
Prior supervisory or management experience in a multi-site or portfolio environment
Working knowledge of National Standards of Work (NSOW)
Strong operational leadership and decision-making skills, particularly in off-hours environments
Ability to maintain professional composure during urgent or high-pressure situations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, web-based systems, and reporting tools
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; utilize rapid and effective judgement in responding to unusual or emergency situations
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
Law enforcement or military leadership background
Experience supporting federal client audits and inspections
Experience managing dispersed, unionized, or large-scale workforces
College degree in Criminal Justice or related protective service related field of study
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.
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.
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.
Job ID: 2026-1517473
Location: United States-District of Columbia-Washington D.C.
Job Category: Management
