Event Security Operations Lead

Hammer Head Security; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Ongoing professional training

Advancement opportunities

Leadership development

Dynamic event environments

Job summary

Hammer Head Security is seeking an experienced Event Security Manager in Stockton, CA to oversee security operations for assigned events and venues. You will lead the event security team, ensure safety, and coordinate with clients, law enforcement, and venue staff to deliver professional security services.

The role requires a California BSIS Guard Card, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage large teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid California BSIS Guard Card required.
• Previous event security, security management, or security leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing or leading security personnel in large-scale events, venues, entertainment, sports, or hospitality environments preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills and effectively prioritizes tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both security officers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all security operations for assigned events from pre-event planning through post-event completion.
• Develop, implement, and maintain event-specific security plans and post orders.
• Conduct initial training for all Event Security Officers, Event Leads, and Event Supervisors.
• Coordinate and oversee annual training for all Event Security Officers, Event Leads, and Event Supervisors, in coordination with the client.
• Lead pre-event planning meetings, security briefings, and post-event debriefs as required.
• Ensure appropriate security coverage for entrances, exits, VIP areas, parking areas, backstage areas, restricted areas, credential checkpoints.
• Maintain a visible and professional security presence throughout events.
• Monitor crowd movement, access points, and overall event safety.
• Respond to emergencies and security threats; de-escalate with safety in mind.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

De-escalation

Time management

Staff management

Security operations

Event security

Safety awareness

Job description

Hammer Head Security is seeking an experienced Event Security Manager in Stockton, CA to oversee security operations for assigned events and venues. You will lead the event security team, ensure safety, and coordinate with clients, law enforcement, and venue staff to deliver professional security services.

The role requires a California BSIS Guard Card, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage large teams in a fast-paced environment.