Security Special Events Manager

Source One Technical Solutions is helping our client find a Security Special Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of security operations for special events, executive engagements, and high‑visibility company activities for an autonomous vehicle manufacturing company based in San Mateo, CA.

In this role, you’ll own end‑to‑end event security planning and delivery, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external security providers to ensure safe, well‑coordinated, and professionally executed events. You’ll also support broader security operations through documentation, readiness planning, and operational coordination.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, operationally focused, and experienced in special events security and security operations within fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments.

No sponsorship or C2C

Location:

San Mateo, CA, United States

Work environment:
In‑person

Expected pay: 56.49 USD Per Hour

Schedule:

Full time (usually 30+ hours/week)

• Lead security planning, coordination, and execution for special events, executive engagements, and high‑profile activities.
• Conduct security assessments and develop operational plans covering staffing models, access control, credentialing, guest management, and incident response.
• Coordinate with internal partners on logistics, including transportation, parking, check‑in processes, and guest flow.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for event stakeholders before, during, and after events.
• Develop and maintain standardized event security playbooks, templates, and operating procedures.
• Security Operations Coordination
• Support day‑to‑day coordination activities for the Security Operations team.
• Assist in developing and maintaining security operations documentation, procedures, and playbooks.
• Support operational planning, readiness activities, and cross‑team coordination.
• Provide planning and coordination support to the Executive Protection program as needed.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and security partners to ensure consistent operational execution.
• Program Development & Documentation
• Support the development of operational standards, service expectations, and performance frameworks for security operations.
• Assist 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.
• Coordinate daily operational activities with security service providers to ensure alignment with security objectives.
• Support quality assurance through documentation, reporting, and feedback loops.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and operational alignment for security partners supporting events and operations.
• Administrative & Program Support
• Maintain accurate documentation and organization across security operations tools and platforms.
• Support scheduling, calendar coordination, communications, and operational logistics.
• Maintain detailed records for events, operations, and security program activities.
• 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…