About The Role

Securitas is looking for an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day security operations for an assigned account. Reporting to the Security Lead and/or District Manager, you will oversee guarding operations across one or more sites, supervise frontline and supervisory personnel, and serve as a trusted point of contact for our clients.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance service excellence, team development, and cost control while holding the standard on compliance and professionalism.

What You'll Do

Lead Operations

- Manage a shift or segment of guarding operations across multiple sites, providing direct supervision of officers and supervisory staff.

- Conduct regular post inspections and audits to verify that post orders are followed and service standards are met.

- Take timely corrective action when service gaps or performance issues are identified.

Partner with Clients

- Build strong client relationships through regular contact, status meetings, and proactive issue resolution.

- Support new client start-ups and contribute to security planning, risk assessments, and site surveys.

- Review post orders and communicate updates clearly to affected personnel.

Develop and Retain Talent

- Work with line management on the onboarding, training, and development of a high-performing team.

- Coach employees, and administer progressive discipline when required, ensuring every team member is treated with dignity and respect.

- Foster a positive, professional workplace culture.

Manage Resources and Costs

- Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and equipment needs with line management.

- Adjust schedules in real time to meet client requirements while controlling labor costs.

- Review reports and records to confirm commitments have been met and client directions followed.

Ensure Compliance





- Ensure all personnel understand and comply with applicable union laws, regulations, company policies, and client requirements.

- Support line management in resolving legal, financial, HR, and administrative matters promptly.

Contribute to the Business

- Provide input into company initiatives and continuous improvement.

- Perform other duties of a similar nature and scope as assigned.

Required

What You Bring

- 2 to 3 years of professional experience, including supervisory or team leadership experience.

- Working knowledge of security operations and supervisory best practices.

- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to produce clear, concise, professional reports.

- Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills.

- A client-first mindset and the interpersonal skills to build credibility at every level, from frontline officers to client executives.

- Initiative, sound judgment, and a track record of delivering results.

- High standards of integrity, ethics, and personal accountability.

- Valid provincial driver's license.

- Availability to work an assigned shift, including rotating schedules, weekends, evenings, overnights, and on-call coverage.

Assets

- Diploma in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Prior experience in security or the military.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly rate of $36.77

- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Paid vacation and sick time





- Career development and clear pathways for advancement

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands)

With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation, Requires The Physical And Mental Capacity To Perform Effectively All Essential Functions.

In Addition To Other

Demands, The Demands Of The Job Include

- Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.

- Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks and behavioral selection survey.

- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

- Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.

- May require regular use of vehicle and frequent travel in the performance of duties.

- Regular talking and hearing.

- Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

- Walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.

- Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

- Conducting oral presentations and group meetings.

- Directing, motivating, training, coaching, and disciplining staff in a positive manner.

- Reading and analyzing reports and financial data, including related computer usage.

- Responding on an on-call basis to emergencies and incidents at all hours.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

📌 Security Operations Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Securitas Canada
📍 Vancouver