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Security Director (Operations)

United Security, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2026

Overview

We service our clients best when we serve our employees first 

United Security Inc. is one of the fastest growing security services companies in the USA. For over 31 years we work with clients from Boston to Miami and as far west as Iowa. The last 5 years our revenue has grown by 140%! As a result of our incredible success, we are looking for talent to continue accelerating our growth. We are looking for talent that will promote and adhere to the core values (People, Integrity, Development and Community) of United Security, Inc.  The ideal candidate for a role at USI regularly exhibits support, commitment, good judgment, potential for growth, and goodwill.

If you appreciate having a team to support and challenge you to achieve your goals, come build your career at United Security! 

Job Skills / Requirements

United Security Inc. is searching for an experienced Security Director to support a  local retail client in Des Moines, IA.

 

Security Director Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·       Maintaining all contractual responsibilities, goals, objectives, and functions

·       Maintain contractually compliant master and operational schedules

·       Provide operational reviews and reports on staffing, costs and personnel issues

·       Tracking all compliance areas, including licensing, training and certifications.

·       Must be able to work flexible hours when needed, liaise with all state, federal and local agencies

·       Develop post orders, policies and plans in accordance with USI policy and the client representatives

·       Conduct investigations, write reports, communicate to management and the client and maintain the incident reporting system.

·       All candidates will be responsible for any other duties as related or as assigned by USI Management.

 

Security Director Skills/Competency:

  • Exceptional communication skills; build and maintain client relationships
  • 5 years security Management experience- Retail security management is a plus
  • Ideal candidates will have previous experience managing a minimum of 10 Security employees.
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook), and experience in web based scheduling and payroll programs (WinTeam).
  • Have exceptional leadership, management, team building and mentoring skills as well as exceptional communication skills (Verbal and Written).
  • Excel at multitasking, possess great motivational skills, be self-disciplined, self-starter, detail & goal oriented.

 

 

United Security, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma

Certification Requirements (All)

State Security License

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits include, but not limited to:

  • Competitive pay
  • Recognition and Reward Programs
  • Training and Career Development Opportunities
  • Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan for full time employees
  • Proud Partner of DailyPay: work today, get paid today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

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