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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager firefighter in Rhode Island is $57,900.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $67,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Firefighter vs Fire Captain?

AspectManager FirefighterFire Captain
CertificationsFirefighter I & II, EMT certification, leadership trainingFirefighter I & II, EMT, incident command training
Work EnvironmentFire stations, emergency scenes, training facilitiesFire scenes, emergency response, command posts
Employer & IndustryFire departments, emergency servicesFire departments, emergency services
Role FocusSupervising firefighting teams, administrative tasksLeading firefighting operations, decision-making on scene

While both roles require firefighting certifications and involve emergency response, a Manager Firefighter typically focuses on supervising teams and administrative duties, whereas a Fire Captain leads firefighting operations and makes critical decisions during emergencies.

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Security Operations Support Manager

Allied Universal

West Warwick, RI • On-site

$65K - $71K/yr

Other

Posted 13 days ago


Allied Universal rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 2,551 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 116 rated security


Job description

Security Operations Support Manager
Job Locations US-RI-West Warwick
Category (Portal Searching) Management Business Unit AUS
Overview

Company 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 Description

The Operations Support Manager is solely responsible for the development, upkeep and maintenance of all staffing and payroll systems at the site level to ensure both contractual compliance and stated financial goals through direct collaboration with the security management team and local regional management personnel. The Operations Support Manager will anticipate and plan for future staffing requirements, drive recruitment efforts through the local office and assign new employees to the appropriate working schedules and posts based on operational requirements and employee strengths. Furthermore, the Operations Support Manager will be responsible for maximizing officer utilization to drive down unnecessary overtime and non-billable expenses.

Additionally, the Operations Support Manager will oversee and safeguard all personnel records, have ownership of uniform and equipment procurement processes, complete all necessary paperwork related to employment in conjunction with the employee, and maintain operational metrics to drive business decisions. To support and ensure success in this role, we provide a comprehensive, week-long management onboarding course designed to provide best practices, tools and guidance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Manage the payroll and scheduling systems to ensure all positions and shifts are appropriately staffed; all employees are compensated accurately, and all invoices are a true reflection of services rendered
  • Maintain future work schedules by only assigning appropriately trained personnel; implement and improve detailed tracking staff and their completed training and certifications; develop and implement staffing plans to ensure physical security workforce is prepared for emergency operations as well as long-term growth of the workforce
  • Measure and assess the proficiency and effectiveness of physical security staff to ensure they are meeting vendor and client expectations; develop and implement quality assurance programs; provide expert advice regarding resolution of any shortcomings

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience as a team leader
  • Must possess one or more of the following:
    • Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
    • Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
    • Bachelor's degree in protective service, business, or related field
    • A minimum of 8 or more years of active service in any military branch
    • Associate's degree (or 60 credits) in criminal justice with current or prior active military service
    • 2 years of verifiable data center security experience
    • 3 years of verifiable private/corporate security experience

Salary: $65,000 - $71,000

Closing

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 ID
2026-1641222

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About Allied Universal

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Allied Universal® is a leading security and facility services company. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. Operating in more than 90 countries, our global workforce of approximately 800,000 people. Employees help to deliver our promise globally and locally: keeping people safe so our customers and communities can thrive. As we build the world's best services company, we continue to expand our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. In North America, we operate our business under the existing Allied Universal brand, and our international business operates under the G4S brand.

Industry

Investigation and physical security services, chemical manufacturing and real estate

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Ana, CA, US