Company Overview

Join P4 Companies — including P4 Security Solutions and P4 Protective Services — leaders in professional security services. We offer flexible opportunities for both security professionals and law enforcement officers across multiple industries. We are looking for individuals who bring vigilance, integrity, and professionalism, and who take pride in being a visible, reassuring presence. If you value teamwork and want a career with growth potential in the security field, P4 Companies may be the right fit for you.

Opportunities for Security Officers
Provide security at commercial buildings, residential communities, manufacturing sites, retail, campuses, cannabis facilities, and events. Key duties include:

• Customer service and access control

• Patrols and incident response

• Site monitoring and safety enforcement

• Ideal for individuals seeking stability, teamwork, and career growth in security.

Opportunities for Active or Retired Law Enforcement
Specialized assignments throughout Illinois, including executive protection, patrol programs, healthcare, campuses, private venues, and retail.

• Flexible scheduling

• Competitive rates statewide

• Perfect for officers seeking supplemental income or flexible off-duty work.

Officers bring their advanced training, professionalism, and command presence to ensure safety in high-trust environments. Your experience makes a difference, and Security Solutions values your service and leadership. Whether you are beginning your security career or leveraging decades of law enforcement experience, The Companies provide a path for meaningful and rewarding work. Join us in making safety and service a priority.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Full profit & loss responsibility for the ODP Department.
• Collaborate with recruitment resources to ensure effective roster management for existing, upcoming, and special project accounts.
• Ability to provide detailed cost breakdowns and pricing for new and existing accounts.
• Develop operational plans for clients, including intelligence gathering, patrol strategies, and technology integration.
• Implement effective scheduling strategies and oversight to ensure client shifts are filled and contingency plans are in place.
• Conduct regular site inspections and client visits for field oversight.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service through regular contact with clients; evaluate service quality and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Analyze operational and financial indicators to continuously improve P4 performance; ensure profitable operations with full profit and loss accountability.
• Guide and support ODP Managers/Supervisors in maintaining a consistent focus on high-quality customer service and profitable business retention; review office audits and direct the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Coach and develop ODP Managers/Supervisors, ensuring they have well-qualified individuals who are properly trained to carry out the company’s mission.
• Direct the implementation of best demonstrated industry and company practices.
• Assist in business plan and budget development; monitor progress against short- and long-term business objectives.
• Evaluate industry and business trends for potential impact and growth opportunities.
• Provide direction to staff on business development priorities and key sales actions; assist clients in understanding the full range of company products and services; negotiate client contracts.
• Maintain a positive professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; ensure staff members understand and comply with these standards.
• Authorize appropriate expenditures, including equipment, supplies, advertising, and vehicles.
• Implement and provide input to P4 Executives on initiatives; promptly and effectively resolve legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues.
• Work with ODP Managers/Supervisors to ensure that accounts receivable goals and expectations are met.Perform additional functions, duties, and specific tasks of a similar nature and scope as necessary to achieve assigned business objectives.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 10 or more years of experience in law enforcement with 5 or more years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience within the security industry, business management, and security supervision.
• Experience developing operational plans on a project basis ranging from small to large deployments.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation is desirable.

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

• Law enforcement background as highlighted in the previous section.
• In-depth knowledge of security operations.
• Success in business development, administration, and human resources management.
• Skill in performing financial analysis and promoting legal and ethical practices.
• Proficiency with personal computers and spreadsheet software.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to synthesize business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective leader and member of project teams.
• Initiative and ability to achieve results.