Security Operations Lead – 24/7 Multi-Site

Event-Risk-Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start in 30 days

Generous PTO begins after 90 days

Leadership role with ownership and-inP

Job summary

Event Risk is seeking an Operations Manager in the Cincinnati, OH region to lead day-to-day security operations across multiple sites. This is a full-time role with no relocation, preferred local candidates, and a focus on staffing, supervision, equipment readiness, and service consistency.

You will supervise site supervisors, coach teams, manage scheduling, ensure licenses and training, and maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of security operations management or supervisory leadership experience.
• Experience managing staffing and logistics in a 24/7 environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and Coverage (24/7 Operations): Ensure all contracted security shifts are fully staffed with properly licensed, trained, and uniformed associates.
• Monitory staffing levels and solve coverage gaps before they become problems.
• Coordinate scheduling, backfills, and surge coverage for call offs, vacancies, and spikes.
• Partner with recruiting and the Account Manager to maintain a steady pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Lead and Develop Supervisors: Directly supervise Site Supervisors across locations.
• Coach, guide, and hold supervisors accountable to performance and professionalism standards.
• Run regular supervisor check-ins to review staffing, issues, expectations, and execution.
• Step in quickly when standards slip and reset the tone.
• Equipment and Uniform Readiness: Maintain accountability for program equipment (radios, keys, access tools).
• Ensure equipment is functional, inventoried, and properly issued.
• Maintain uniform inventory so associates are always compliant and ready.
• Coordinate replacement and repairs for damaged or missing items.
• HR and Employee Relations Support: Address employee relations issues in coordination with HR.
• Ensure documentation is complete for discipline, performance concerns, and policy violations.
• Support onboarding, training verification, and compliance documentation.
• Track licensing, certifications, and required training records to keep the program audit ready.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure personnel follow post orders, site policies, and company standards.
• Conduct site visits and operational inspections to confirm quality and consistency.
• Review incident reports for accuracy, completeness, and proper escalation.
• Support audits, licensing compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Communication and Reporting: Maintain regular communication with the Account Manager on staffing, risks, and performance.
• Help implement operational improvements based on feedback and internal review.
• Provide clear reporting and status updates as required.

Skills

Security operations management

Supervisory leadership

Staffing and logistics

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Event Risk is seeking an Operations Manager in the Cincinnati, OH region to lead day-to-day security operations across multiple sites. This is a full-time role with no relocation, preferred local candidates, and a focus on staffing, supervision, equipment readiness, and service consistency.

You will supervise site supervisors, coach teams, manage scheduling, ensure licenses and training, and maintain compliance.