General Manager (Security Operation and Business Development)

General Manager
Whelan Security is looking for a talented and driven leader to drive service and profitable business at our Houston location!

The General Manager (GM) is the "face" of the company in their market of responsibility and will represent Whelan as a market leader.

The GM role is 20% strategic and 80% tactical. The strategic portion consists of business planning, financial forecasting and leadership, which includes the following four leadership principles:

1. Hire great people
2. Set clear expectations
3. Provide the tools they need to succeed
4. Hold them accountable

The tactical portion requires a willingness to manage the "weeds" of the business which includes financial management, personal sales, profitably growing the branch/market, personal management and hourly staff recruiting and operational support to assigned accounts.

Personal Characteristics: Company Wide Culture: High Integrity (Character Beyond Reproach), Servant Leader (Never Asking Anyone to Do What You Aren't Willing to Do), Hands-On Leader, Financially Prudent, Detail-Oriented, Thick-Skinned, Fun. Position Specific: Fiercely Competitive (Hates to Lose), Rainmaker, Maverick, Good with Numbers, Excellent Writer.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least 7+ years of relevant experience in a business management or supervisory position. A college degree (Bachelors) is preferred although equivalent experience will be considered. Candidates must demonstrate a stable work history and pass an extensive background screening which includes, but is not limited to, criminal background checks (local, state and federal), drug test, aptitude tests, skills assessments, interviews, past employment verification and a personality profile (behavioral assessment).

Previous security, contract security services, hospitality, military or law enforcement experience is desirable.

Education

Why Whelan?
Be Supported: Whelan employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, supplemental benefits (including dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, and legal assistance plans), 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program, prescription discount cards, paid vacations, and more!

Be Challenged: Our extensive training program and career progression opportunities create an environment where employees can thrive, succeed, and enhance their careers.

Be Rewarded: We are proud to acknowledge and reward exceptional employees who make a difference to customers, the team, and the organization through our comprehensive Employee Recognition Program.

Be Valued: We are more than a team – we are a family! The distinctive culture of our family business sets us apart from every other contract security company in the industry.