Event Operations Manager - San Diego, United States - Allied Universal® Event Services

Description

Job Description

Job Description Overview Allied Universal Event Services, North America's premier crowd management, event staffing, and consulting company, offers exciting careers that make you an integral part of the event excitement.

Join a team that services thousands of entertainment venues like sports stadiums, concerts, convention centers, and more each year. Enjoy the flexibility of part-time work that fits your schedule.

Our positions come with a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and more for most full-time event security jobs.

Job Description Allied Universal is hiring a Event Operations Manager. In partnership with Branch and functional leadership, the Event Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of administrative functions at a such as invoicing, scheduling, client relations, event management, compliance, and

interviewing/selection

for a dedicated client(s) for which the Event Operations Manager is responsible.

$66,560 annual salary plus auto allowance and fuel card.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain future work schedules by only assigning appropriately trained personnel; implement and improve detailed tracking staff and their completed training and certifications; develop and implement staffing plans to ensure physical security workforce is prepared for emergency operations as well as long-term growth of the workforce
Act in an Event Management oversight capacity to ensure effectiveness of event staff to ensure they are meeting vendor and client expectations; develop and implement quality assurance programs; provide expert advice regarding resolution of any shortcomings
In partnership with Hiring Specialist and Recruiting team, maintain active involvement in the recruitment, interviewing, selecting, and training of new employees; participate in the completion of performance appraisals, handling employee grievances or complaints and disciplining employees after consultation with the Branch Manager/General Manager

Establish and maintain an onsite inventory of critical supplies in collaboration with the site team to include but not limited to emergency medical provisions, emergency rations, flashlights, batteries, inclement weather clothing, etc.

Make independent decisions when assigning personnel to work schedules to match competencies to the specific post while balancing officer utilization to reduce non-billable overtime to meet specified business goals
Selection and placement of direct reports, delegate/direct work assignments and priorities, implement performance improvement and career development plans
Allotment of open work shifts to maximize event staff utilization and reduce non-billable expenses
Submission of procurement orders
Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management

Act as back up for Scheduling by creating, modifying, and managing, event schedules in ABI to ensure adequate coverage at all times.

Follow all company policies regarding timekeeping procedures, meal, and rest period breaks (where applicable), ensuring signatures and acknowledgements are properly documented (where applicable), and conducting weekly audits of timekeeping records to ensure accuracy
Conduct disciplinary and counseling sessions with staff as needed in a proactive and professional manner in partnership with Human Resources as needed; ensure all such issues are documented according to company standards, and that all issues receive proper follow up for resolution
Initiate termination procedures as needed for voluntary and involuntary separations; execute termination meetings as necessary and complete all follow up documentation according to company standards
Maintain high employee morale and low employee turnover through effective and proactive communications and timely problem resolution; ensure all hiring, counseling, disciplinary, and termination procedures are executed in a consistent manner
Ensure a smooth-running operation by enforcing event specific policies and procedures through proper communication and training; may utilize field training staff to assist in executing event/site training


QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
Prior work experience as a team leader, preferably in event, customer, or protective services industry
Proven ability to influence key business partners
Ability to build strategic vision and drive organizational change
Strong organization and planning skill with the ability to work in and define ambiguity/gray areas
Advanced computer skills and proficiency
Strong inter-personal and networking skills with a strong ability to work in a team environment
Ability to multi-task, discerns patterns in detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to speak clearly, give direction, and provide guidance to employees and security staff during emergencies
Planning and organizing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications
Problem solving skills
Coaching, mentoring, motivating skills
Active listening skills
Able to assess and evaluate situations effectively
Able to synthesize facts, concepts, principles
Able to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
Able to compile, sort, and interpret data
Research and investigation skills, able compile information into concise reports
Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
Setting and achieving goals
Teamwork skills
Negotiation skills
Forecasting; predicting skills
Attention to detail
PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:
Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
Bachelor's degree in protective service, business, or related field
Associate's degree (or 60 credits) in criminal justice with current or prior active military service
Previous verifiable event security experience
Previous verifiable private/corporate security experience
Working knowledge of ABI/WinTeam

BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements
Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Closing

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or

relationship/association

with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law


For more information:

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department.

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