If you combine broad security experience, including a background in physical security and technical knowledge of security operations centers (SOCs), with outstanding leadership skills and experience managing a large, enterprise-level account, the role of Project Manager with G4S offers some compelling opportunities. You will:

• Share ideas and insights with talented professionals, both as an employee of G4S and as an embedded resource at a Fortune 500 leader that strives to be at the forefront of security and has made a significant investment in state-of-the-art operations.
• Enjoy wide visibility and influence as you serve as the primary point of contact and subject-matter-expert (SME) for the client.
• Take on a steady stream of diverse challenges as you work with the client on daily operations, projects and events; directly manage an operations manager and site supervisors overseeing a team of more than 150 security officers; act as a knowledgeable resource regarding their SOC; and more. 
• Showcase your expertise and influence security operations and best practices while enjoying a beautiful corporate campus and welcoming, family-friendly culture.
• Build a progressive career at a growing company. While this role could keep you challenged and happy for years to come --in fact, it is open due to the retirement of a tenured leader -- in can also set you up to take on additional responsibilities or pursue advancement in Illinois or at G4S locations across the world.  
• Join us during a transformative time in our 100+ year history. While other companies in the industry are being bought and consolidated, G4S is growing and continuing to evolve. You can feel secure knowing you can build a career with us today that will last over the long-haul. 

This role is located in Bloomington, IL. Relocation assistance is available to the right candidate. Quick question for you - click here

G4S secures people, property and assets by understanding and mitigating security risk. We offer a suite of products and services, including risk consulting and investigations, systems integration, security software and technology, and security professionals. We provide security for governments, Fortune 500 companies, nuclear plants, petrochemical companies, ports, airports, colleges and universities, hospitals, banks, residential communities and more, and align services to deliver innovative, essential and scalable solutions that span your entire operation.

Video: At G4S USA, we ASSESS our clients' and prospects' risks, EQUIP them with the best solutions, INTEGRATE their systems, and STAFF their team and support them throughout their entire lifecycle.

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Project Manager opportunity, you will have:

• 3-5+ years of security, safety, or law enforcement experience in a supervisory or management capacity 
• Bachelor's degree required  Quick question for you - click here
• Experience overseeing the security operations of a major national or regional account 
• Work history which includes:
  • Outstanding supervisory / management experience
  • Corporate management experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of security and safety inspections
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of security technology including Security Operations Centers, electronic security systems, cameras, etc.; SOC certification is an advantage  Quick question for you - click here
• Proven project management skills and the ability to drive projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision
• Strong change management ability
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen prior to hire
• Service in active-duty military, military reserves, National Guard, Auxiliary Police or Police Cadets is a plus. You must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military

Just as important will be the following competencies and characteristics:

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach, motivate and influence others
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills; the ability to accurately assess and work within different company cultures (i.e., the client and G4S)
• The ability to effectively communicate and work with all levels and titles from executive leadership to field security personnel, both internal and external; active listening skills
• Ability to effectively assess and evaluate situations, identify critical issues quickly and accurately, and respond appropriately 
• Willingness to work on high-level activities and get down in the weeds to manage tasks and issues
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills with attention to detail and good follow up habits
• Proven skill at multitasking and meeting deadlines/deliverables in fast-paced, fluid environments

You will work Monday through Friday business hours but should also be flexible to manage special events and be on-call for client emergencies.

Pictured: Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) as a service. This solution provides outsourced or augmented solutions that integrate travel risk management, situational awareness monitoring and alerting, intelligence as a service, global crisis management response, security data analytics and remote video camera and alarm monitoring. 

As Project Manager, you will report to the Director of Account Operations and be responsible for administering the security contract and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. You will be embedded at the client's site in Bloomington and be responsible for managing an operations manager and two shift supervisors who lead the day-to-day field security operations for the large corporate campus and other locations. You will be responsible for providing management oversight and driving operational accountability through effective change management and leadership development processes. You'll work closely with the team to ensure quality delivery. ​ Quick question for you - click here

Daily, you will act as the primary liaison between G4S and the client's senior leadership. In performing your role, you will also interact with property managers, customers, employees, law enforcement agencies, and other vendors, such as the SOC provider. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• General operations management including:
  • Reviewing post orders and making recommendations to corporate security when updates should be considered
  • Reviewing daily log reports and providing pass downs as required
  • Ensuring officers are meeting company standards pertaining to the quality of work performed on an ongoing basis
  • Performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all company policies and procedures, including worldwide business standards
• General Human Resources management including employee selection and placement, performance reviews, attendance management, conflict resolution, scheduling, and payroll; you will be the primary point of contact for site HR functions
• Reviewing alarm system open/close reports; compiling exception reports and forwarding to the appropriate security or operations manager for review
• Providing monthly report to the facilities and corporate security organizations detailing all pertinent activities that have occurred in the previous month concerning any security and safety issues
• Administering G4S Safety Program
• Administering semi-annually safety review and revising the security Emergency Response plan
• Conducting and documenting monthly testing of security systems; following through on any corrections/maintenance issues

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
 

Impact and team development
This is a long-term contract where you can make a strong and visible impact as you support the client and manage the team. Security operations are very well structured for the account and our good pay attracts strong officers, allowing you to develop an outstanding team. All the necessary tools and resources are in place but a forward-thinking project manager with fresh ideas can also influence the future state of the account. The right person at the helm could create the gold-standard for client interactivity. 

Professional development
We know you'll bring strong knowledge and experience to the table, but we're also confident that there will be plenty of new things to learn. We'll give you the tools you need to excel with a strong 30/60/90 onboarding and training program. You'll take it to the next level through your thirst to learn and strong communication skills.

Autonomy and support
Assuming you consistently meet goals and deadlines, you'll enjoy a good deal of elbowroom in managing your responsibilities. At the same time, you'll be part of an outstanding team and will have plenty of support when you need it.

Career options
This position can provide you with challenges and opportunities for years. At the same time, you might leverage your success in this position to pursue other opportunities within G4S, such as a regional role. With more than 50,000+ employees in the United States and Canada, and 600,000+ around the world, advancement can take you from New York to Hong Kong and everywhere in between.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer employees the opportunity to make choices for medical, dental, vision, employee life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), long-term disability (LTD), dependent life insurance, health care and/or dependent care reimbursement accounts. We even offer pet insurance!

Your field security and technical knowledge will be essential, but just as important will be your interpersonal skills. You'll coordinate among multiple stakeholders with different priorities, so you'll need the leadership savvy to influence others. You should take a proactive approach to establishing your credibility and building relationships with various internal and external contacts while understanding and working within the account's political and cultural parameters. For example, while you'll be a G4S employee, you'll also need to embrace the client's mission, goals and culture.

We're looking for an experienced professional who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment, stay agile moving forward and meet all the demands of an enterprise client with high expectations. In addition, in order to be an outstanding Project Manager, you will:

• Build an environment of dignity and respect where everyone feels valued
• Proactively communicate up and down the chain
• Proactively manage processes rather than reactively putting out fires
• Achieve goals autonomously but also contribute as a team player (you'll talk with the client every day, but may only interact with your supervisor weekly, depending upon your needs)
• Combine analytical skills and creativity in troubleshooting and resolving issues; de-escalation skills
• Keep a cool head in high-pressure situations
• Bring strong self-motivation and a forward-thinking approach
• Remain adaptable and flexible as the engagement evolves
• Project a cooperative and positive attitude towards customers, employees, team members and the client company

You'll know you're hitting the mark when you've earned credibility with the client and G4S as demonstrated through strong employee and customer feedback.