Event Operations Lead — Flexible, High-Impact Security

Allied Universal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D

401(k) enrollment

Paid holidays, vacation

Job summary

Allied Universal Event Services in San Diego, CA is seeking an Event Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day administrative functions, staffing, client relations, and event management at client sites.

You will coordinate scheduling, invoicing, compliance, and recruitment, ensuring safe and efficient operations while maintaining strong partnerships with branches and leadership. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Prior work experience as a team leader, preferably in event, customer, or protective services industry.
• Proven ability to influence key business partners.
• Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to work in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain future work schedules by assigning appropriately trained personnel and develop staffing plans.
• Act in an Event Management oversight capacity to ensure staff effectiveness and compliance.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, selecting, and training of new employees in collaboration with HR.
• Establish and maintain onsite inventory of critical supplies.
• Make independent decisions on scheduling to match competencies and reduce overtime.
• Oversee procurement orders and budget-related cost reductions.

Skills

Staffing management

Event security

Leadership

Recruiting

Scheduling

Communication

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ABI/WinTeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Allied Universal Event Services in San Diego, CA is seeking an Event Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day administrative functions, staffing, client relations, and event management at client sites.

You will coordinate scheduling, invoicing, compliance, and recruitment, ensuring safe and efficient operations while maintaining strong partnerships with branches and leadership. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.