Deputy Project Manager

Join GardaWorld as a Deputy Project Manager! 

The Deputy Project Manager is a key operational leader within GardaWorld, responsible for managing personnel and overseeing a larger strategic account. In this role, you will be tasked with the management, development, and engagement of all personnel at the assigned client site. Additionally, you will provide operational support for the account, including scheduling, payroll, compliance, post-order development, performance metrics tracking, and employee recruiting, discipline, recognition, training, and inspections. 
 

What’s in it for You 

• Competitive Salary: $130,000 - 140,000 / annually 

• Work Site Location: Seattle, WA 

• 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 

• Travel: Travel expectations vary by branch, with daily visits to client sites within the market. 

Your Responsibilities 
 

• Supports the development of policies, systems, and procedures that reflect the security program needs and that will increase efficiency through operational expertise.
• Assists in supervision, training, and operational readiness for regional offices.
• Travels to each regional office at a minimum of once per calendar year.
• Ensures GSOC and overall operations are performing at the highest standard. 
• Direct report for Training Manger, Watch Commanders, and Lead GSOC. 

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, including client and employee relations. 

• Act as the main point of contact for Primary clients contact assigned project locations. 

• Manage the site(s) schedule to include responsibility of eliminating non-billed overtime. 

• Manage staff to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as all applicable laws. 

• Conduct training on post orders, as well as company policy and procedures. 

• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training processes. 

• Administer counseling and disciplinary actions as needed. 

• Maintain ongoing and proactive client contact, including site visits, meeting attendance, timely response and follow up, phone  calls, lunches, and other special events to ensure satisfaction and retention. 

• Create a positive work environment. 

• Presents oneself in a professional manner through appearance and conduct. 

• Communicate with all levels of staff and clientele effectively and routinely. 

• Communicate with branch management regarding all issues, scheduling, staffing and record keeping that are related to the client. 

• Complete and compile reports on an as needed basis for the client and branch 

• Direct and indirect supervision of security staff, including training and development  and legal compliance. 

• Ensure oversight and regular use of financial reports to manage key branch measurements, such as non-billed overtime and scheduling efficiency. 

• Performing Security Officer duties when needed. 

• Add additional qualifications as needed/required. 

Your Qualifications: 

• Comfort/fluency in multiple security disciplines including physical security, receptionist, security systems and safety.
• 10 + years in a leadership role Security/Law Enforcement or Military capacity.
• Must have the ability to pass Washington State Armed License Certification.
• Must have the ability to pass Sig Sauer Academy Advanced Piston Instructor Qualification.
• Advanced training in CQB (Close Quarters Combat), Weapons Training and Tactics.
• Authorized to work in the United States 

• Able to pass an extensive screening process. 

• Add additional qualifications as needed/required. 

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.