Security Operations Lead - Assistant Manager

Cadient, LLC; North Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIS is seeking an Assistant Security Operations Manager to support security services at the assigned site, overseeing daily operations, ensuring service quality, and maintaining a safe environment for clients, employees, and visitors. You will partner with clients and internal teams to address concerns, coordinate priorities, and uphold contractual expectations.

The role involves staffing support, leading security personnel, developing post orders and protocols, training and performance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Intelligence Studies, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in security operations, intelligence, risk management, or emergency response.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with incident management, crisis response, or intelligence analysis.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.
• Clean criminal record per company security policies.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening (if required).
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations to ensure a safe environment for clients, employees, and visitors.
• Manage security services across assigned accounts per contract and service expectations.
• Partner with clients to address concerns and maintain relationships.
• Identify opportunities to enhance security services and support growth within accounts.
• Develop and maintain site-specific post orders, SOPs, and security protocols.
• Assist staffing activities including recruitment, scheduling, shift coverage, and workforce planning.
• Provide leadership to Security Supervisors and staff.
• Coordinate operations to meet site requirements and client expectations.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Assist training, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of staff.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare reports and maintain records; communicate updates to management and clients.
• Support emergency response and incident management as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis response

Threat analysis

Operational planning

Security systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Security related field

Job description

SCIS is seeking an Assistant Security Operations Manager to support security services at the assigned site, overseeing daily operations, ensuring service quality, and maintaining a safe environment for clients, employees, and visitors. You will partner with clients and internal teams to address concerns, coordinate priorities, and uphold contractual expectations.

The role involves staffing support, leading security personnel, developing post orders and protocols, training and performance