Security Special Events Manager

Our Client, a Av Manufacturing company, is looking for a Security Special Events Manager for their Foster City, CA location.
 
Responsibilities:

• The Security Special Events Manager (Contract) is responsible for the planning, coordination, and operational delivery of security support for company special events, executive engagements, and high-visibility activities across the organization.
• This role serves as the primary security lead for special events while also functioning as a security operations coordinator supporting daily operational readiness, documentation, and program development within the Security Operations team.
• This position partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and well-coordinated events and activities, while also supporting the development of operational standards, procedures, and performance frameworks that strengthen the overall security program.
• The role is dedicated to the Security Operations team.

• Lead security planning, coordination, and execution for company special events, executive engagements, and high-visibility activities
• Conduct security assessments and operational planning for events, including staffing models, access control procedures, credentialing, guest management, and incident response planning
• Coordinate with internal partners to ensure seamless event execution, including logistics, transportation, parking, check-in processes, and guest flow management
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for event stakeholders before, during, and after events
• Develop standardized event security playbooks, templates, and operating procedures

• Support day-to-day operational coordination activities for the Security Operations team
• Assist with development and maintenance of security operations documentation, procedures, and playbooks
• Support operational planning, readiness activities, and cross-team coordination
• Provide operational support to the Executive Protection program as needed for scheduling, coordination, and planning
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and security partners to ensure consistent operational execution

• Support development of operational standards, service expectations, and performance frameworks for security operations
• Assist the Security Operations Manager with documentation related to operational performance tracking, reporting structures, and service delivery models
• Contribute to SOP development, after-action reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support training documentation and operational readiness materials for the Security Operations program

• Coordinate daily operational activities with security service partners to ensure alignment with security operations objectives
• Support quality assurance efforts through documentation, reporting, and operational feedback loops
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and operational alignment for security partners supporting events and operations

• Maintain organization and documentation across security operations platforms and tools
• Support scheduling, calendar coordination, communications, and operational logistics
• Maintain accurate records for events, operations, and security program activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience
• 5–7 years of experience in special events security, security operations, or corporate event management, including support of high-visibility or executive engagements
• Experience in special events security planning, coordination, or operations
• Experience supporting security operations programs or large-scale operational environments
• Strong background in documentation, SOP development, and operational process design
• Experience with cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of security operations best practices and standards
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and operational discipline
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience
• 5–7 years of experience in special events security, security operations, or corporate event management, including support of high-visibility or executive engagements
• Experience supporting executive engagements or executive protection operations
• Experience with performance measurement frameworks and operational reporting
• Experience in corporate security operations environments
• Experience coordinating with external security service providers
• Experience supporting high-visibility or high-risk events

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

 
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.