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Join one of the fastest-growing and largest privately held security companies in the U.S.! Since 1998, Sunstates Security has established a reputation for providing excellent customer service and quality work environments for its team across the country. We're committed to hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse and exceptionally qualified workforce.

We reinvest in our employees by offering a benefits package that exceeds industry standards, career growth opportunities, extensive internal training, employee incentive programs, team recognition, and more. Employees are provided with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful and hands-on management support.

Recent national awards received by Sunstates include Outstanding Contract Security Company in 2022 & 2023 and INC’s America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list.

Sunstates Security’s mission and vision statement are at the heart of everything we do, focusing all efforts on honor, integrity, and trust. If you're searching for a career with challenging and rewarding opportunities, we invite you to explore the possibilities at Sunstates Security. As a proactive security partner for some of the country's leading companies and organizations, we provide careers for talented people to become part of a successful, growing company.

Job Description

Sunstates Security is currently hiring a Regional Manager for our Chicago, IL area market. The Regional Manager is responsible for leading operations, client relationships, customer service, and personal management within a designated, geographical portfolio. The ideal candidate has proven leadership abilities and a commitment to service and outstanding client and employee relationships.

This position offers a compensation package of over $150,000* which includes:

• Annual salary
• Monthly vehicle allowance - paid monthly - plus mileage (paid at current IRS rate)
• Annual performance-based bonus potential (10% of base salary)
• Growth component bonus - based on regional business development
• Full medical, dental & vision insurance coverage

Additional benefits include free life insurance coverage, a 401k plan with company match, generous PTO allowance, tuition assistance, and more!

*Salary is commensurate with level of experience.

Local candidates are highly preferred as this role sits in Chicago and must be available to visit client sites in greater Chicago, the state of Illinois, and surrounding areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hire, train, develop and motivate supervisory staff to effectively manage daily operations of security site personnel. Oversee regional employee onboarding process to include interviews, selection, training, and licensing of new hires.
• Build superior customer relationships and exceed client service levels to ensure client retention and satisfaction.
• Manage employee performance including performance appraisals, employee recognition, coaching and staff development initiatives, and corrective actions. The regional manager will work with the appropriate supervisor to ensure that all decisions comply with company policy, federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate with the executive management team to establish branch goals and objectives and communicate these objectives with the customer and employees.
• Operational functions include payroll, billing, staffing, scheduling, and employee relations.
• Manage quality assurance inspections and initiatives to assure compliance and commitment to the client.
• Cost control and budgeting to ensure branch accounts remain on service-related and budgetary targets. The Regional Manager should be able to respond to goal deficiencies as well as develop and implement action plans to alleviate deficiencies and meet/exceed goals.
• Work in conjunction with sales and marketing to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years or more management-related experience preferably in the security industry.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Focus on customer service excellence and strong ability to develop and foster high-level relationships with client representatives.
• Ability to qualify and be issued a security officer license in all areas under authority.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to travel and regularly visit site locations. Knowledge of the geographical region is required.
• 24/7 availability to respond to the client and staff, site events, or have qualified backup when unavailable.

Only candidates who meet our rigorous employment standards and who are excellent matches for open positions are invited to join our security team.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and supporter of our military veterans!

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