Security Account Manager

• Base Pay $78,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Full-Time, Management, Salaried
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others Yes

• Name Human Resources
• Phone

When the lights are on, when the lights are off…your team is always in motion!

Join Blackwell as the Account Manager overseeing a full-scale, 24/7 security force – complete with two Security Supervisors and a team of specialists who rely on your leadership, vision, and ability to remain calm under pressure. If you want a role where every hour has purpose, you’ve found it!

• Lead, mentor, and coach employees assigned to the account, including shift supervisors and Flex Officers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer service excellence.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and administer disciplinary actions when needed, in partnership with Human Resources.
• Support workforce planning by assisting with recruiting, staffing, onboarding, and ongoing training.

• Ensure daily operational standards, policies, and procedures are consistently followed.
• Maintain full compliance with Blackwell regulations, client requirements, and the Employee Handbook.
• Manage overtime, timesheet accuracy, and payroll deadlines for assigned personnel.
• Perform routine site inspections, provide real-time coaching, and proactively address gaps in service delivery.
• Quickly respond as a Rapid Responder during urgent or emergent situations.

• Act as the primary point of contact for client leaders, building trust through responsiveness, clarity, and follow-through.
• Conduct regular client check-ins and collaborate with Blackwell ownership to identify opportunities for organic growth.
• Provide timely and professional written weekly recaps, incident follow-ups, and operational updates.
• Manage escalated issues from clients or employees, leveraging support from senior leadership and HR as needed.

• Maintain a deep understanding of each role assigned at the property and support cross-training as appropriate.
• Ensure all staff remain current on required systems, certifications, processes, and policies.
• Collaborate with Blackwell HQ to support process improvements, policy deployment, and technology adoption.
• Perform other responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and needs of the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred.
• Experience managing remote or multi-site teams preferred.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities — verbal, written, and presentation.
• Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and skill in managing multiple priorities.
• High integrity, customer service focus, and a professional, hospitality-driven demeanor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to quickly learn new software tools.
  
  Eligibility to obtain and maintain an unarmed security license per jurisdictional requirements.
• Valid Missouri or Illinois driver’s license with an unrestricted DMV record.
• Successful completion of applicable background checks.

• Medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability benefits
• 2-weeks paid vacation time
• 1-week paid personal time
• Employee referral program
• Continuing education and cross-training

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualify individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.