Security Special Events Manager

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

• 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.
• Special Events Security Management:
  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

• Security Operations Coordination:
  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

• Program Development & Documentation:
  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

• Vendor & Partner Coordination:
  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

• Administrative & Program Support:
  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…