Security Account Manager - Healthcare
Allied Universal
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About Allied Universal
Allied Universal is a private security company. They provide security personnel, technology solutions, and emergency response services.
Job description from Allied Universal
Job Description
Job DescriptionOverviewCompany Overview:
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job DescriptionAllied Universal® is hiring an Account Manager. As an Account Manager, you are the driving force behind daily security operations, ensuring the safety and well-being of the people and places you protect. You will lead from the front-guiding, developing, and motivating your team of security officers and supervisors to deliver exceptional service. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, make a real impact, and create a safer environment for those who count on you.
Why Join Allied Universal?
- Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a global leader in security services
- Impactful Work: Play a vital role in protecting people, property, and businesses
- Supportive Team: Work with caring professionals dedicated to safety and excellence
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage scheduling: Leverage AI-powered technology to effectively schedule security officers, meeting client contract hours while minimizing unbilled overtime
- Lead and Develop Security Teams: Hire, coach and manage security officers and supervisors while overseeing payroll, performance, and employee relations
- Enhance Client Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service that protects people and property
- Handle Security Incidents and Emergencies: Respond to escalated issues professionally, coordinating with clients and internal teams
- Direct Compliance and Security Operational Excellence: Oversee training, safety, and site operational standards as well as managing inventory (uniforms, equipment, and other essential supplies)
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
- Valid driver's license if driving a company vehicle, or personal vehicle while conducting business
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in business operations, security management, or supervising teams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in leading, developing, and retaining a dynamic team while building positive client relationships
- Knowledge of emergency preparedness, physical security protocols, risk assessments, and law enforcement coordination
- Proven ability to evaluate situations, make sound independent decisions, and resolve conflicts in an efficient manner
- Proficiency in web-based applications and computer systems, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and employees while managing multiple projects and driving operational excellence
- Financial acumen; able to manage staffing levels while minimizing non-billed overtime and managing turnover costs; planning and organizing skills to control costs related to inventory (uniforms, equipment, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
- College degree in Business Administration or a law enforcement-related field
- Law enforcement, military, and/or contract or proprietary security services, or facility management experience
- American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification
- Previous payroll, billing, or scheduling experience
- Aptitude with security systems: CCTV, access control, and badge administration
- Graduate of certified public safety academy (e.g., Law Enforcement, Firefighter/Paramedic, Corrections Officer)
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID2026-1568165
What employees say
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Allied Universal get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
77% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick
Does Allied Universal pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 220 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Allied Universal do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
75% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 61% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Allied Universal worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
35% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 111 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Allied Universal workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Allied Universal workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Allied Universal?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
52% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 180 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do Allied Universal managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
42% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Allied Universal?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
43% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 204 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Allied Universal job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 149 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Allied Universal good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
51% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation
At Allied Universal, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
How we know this
56% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 264 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
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Only some part-timers can get health insurance
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Allied Universal?
Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
How we know this
60% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insuranceBased on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
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Only some part-timers get paid time off
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Allied Universal?
Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
How we know this
57% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time offBased on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours.
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Allied Universal cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
69% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 229 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Only some people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Allied Universal?
Some people get paid time off from work.
How we know this
41% of people say they don’t get paid time off.Based on data from 212 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Allied Universal feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 199 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Allied Universal get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
39% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Allied Universal?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
49% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 213 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Allied Universal enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
67% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 180 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Allied Universal recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 237 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Allied Universal?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 222 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Allied Universal?
Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 74% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 199 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Allied Universal’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 213 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Allied Universal is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
76% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 212 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Allied Universal employees say about their job
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Best thing
Making Money
Worst thing
The Drama and Lack Of Communication
Security officer at Allied Universal, February 2026
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Best thing
It's impossible to get fired
Worst thing
It's impossible to get fired. No raises or incentive to do a good job.
Security officer at Allied Universal, January 2026
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