Regional Retail Security Operations Lead

Event-Risk-Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Event-Risk-Inc is seeking an Operations Manager in Columbus, OH to oversee the day-to-day security operations for our retail accounts. The role includes leading Site Supervisors and armed personnel, ensuring staffing coverage, and maintaining equipment readiness across Columbus and Cincinnati locations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in security operations, holds an OPOTA & FAB license, and can pass FBI/BCI checks. Regional travel and adherence to client requirements are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of security operations, field supervision, or security management experience.
• Active OPOTA & FAB license and have a semi-automatic weapon.
• Must be able to pass an FBI/BCI background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations across Columbus locations and provide operational support to Cincinnati locations.
• Ensure contractually required armed security posts are staffed with properly licensed personnel.
• Monitor staffing levels, attendance, scheduling, and post coverage to maintain consistent service delivery.
• Coordinate immediate coverage for call-offs, absences, vacancies, and unexpected operational demands.
• Lead Site Supervisors and security personnel, ensuring staffing, accountability, and performance.
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, and operational readiness across all sites.
• Coordinate onboarding, licensing, training verification, and compliance with Ohio requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client policies, state regulations, and Event Risk procedures.
• Travel regionally between Columbus, Cincinnati, and other locations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Security operations

Scheduling

Tools

Scheduling systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Event-Risk-Inc is seeking an Operations Manager in Columbus, OH to oversee the day-to-day security operations for our retail accounts. The role includes leading Site Supervisors and armed personnel, ensuring staffing coverage, and maintaining equipment readiness across Columbus and Cincinnati locations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in security operations, holds an OPOTA & FAB license, and can pass FBI/BCI checks. Regional travel and adherence to client requirements are essential to success.