Branch Manager

Company: Securitas Security Services USA Inc Location: Richland, MS 39218 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Administrative/Clerical Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Contact: Stephanie McElveen, HR Manager E-mail: Apply by Email Fax: (601) 420-0964 Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is the largest provider of security officer services in the United States. Securitas USA affiliated companies are market leaders in providing security solutions, including uniformed security officers, consulting & investigations, and security systems integration. More than 80% of the Fortune 1000 are Securitas clients serviced by over 600 branch office operations throughout the U.S., with approximately 100,000 employees. U.S. revenues in 2005 were over $3 billion. Securitas USA is the result of the combination of the businesses of many legendary U.S. security firms - most notably, Pinkerton's Inc. (founded in 1850) and Burns International Security Services (founded in 1909). The three dots on our logo represent our values, "Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness" and are qualities our employees are proud to demonstrate daily. EOE M/F/D/V Branch Manager   Career Opportunity  Jackson, Mississippi  DESCRIPTION:Provides strategic direction and progressive leadership for assigned Branch Office; responsible for new business development, client retention and service expansion, delivery of quality services, and effective and efficient operational and administrative management.    JOB SPECIFICATIONS:¨ Ensures the delivery of high quality customer service through regular contact with clients; evaluates service quality and initiates corrective action as necessary.  Directs implementation of best-demonstrated industry and company practices.¨ Assists in business plan and budget development; monitors progress against short- and long-term business objectives.¨ Evaluates industry and business trends for potential impact and growth opportunities.¨ Manages the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, development and retention of high caliber staff; ensures that each staff member is treated with dignity and respect; plans, assigns, and directs work; coaches associates, appraises staff performance, administers rewards, and carries out disciplinary actions, as necessary.¨ Coordinates with sales staff on business development priorities and key sales actions; assists clients in understanding full range of company products and services; negotiates and facilitates the negotiation of client contracts.¨ Maintains a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; ensures that staff members understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.¨ Authorizes appropriate expenditures including equipment, supplies, advertising, and vehicles.¨ Implements and provides input to company initiatives; promptly and effectively resolves legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues.  Ensures that Accounts Receivable goals and expectations are met.  QUALIFICATIONS:Associate’s degree and 4 or more years experience in a field related to the security industry and/or business management, and substantial, progressively responsible experience in the security industry, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.  Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education.   Stephanie McElveen, HR Manager   Fax# (601) 420-0964 199 Interstate Drive Suite U e-mail:  stephanie.mcelveen@securitasinc.com Richland, MS  39218      EOE/AAP  M/F/D/V