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Director of Field Operations
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What they do
A Field Operations Manager is responsible for field operations of a company or organization, usually installing, repairing or maintaining equipment or services in the field, often outdoors. May supervise field technicians and operatives. Assists in developing regional business plans and strategies. Helps manage budget and expenditures. Ensures quality and technical expertise required for field work are met.
$114,550 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
PPO 122608
), is hiring aDirector of Field Operations:
the company's senior presence in the field, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a working directorship. You lead from the field, not from a desk.WHAT YOU OWN
- Site standards, SOPs, and post orders across all client accounts, enforced on every visit
- The field training program: every new officer trained and signed off before working alone
- The Field Supervisor team: build it, lead it, develop Post Commanders beneath it
- New site launches: post orders, staffing coordination, first-week on-site presence
- Client-facing presence: monthly visits at every account as the face of the company
- Field emergency escalation and critical coverage response
- A seat at the leadership table: management meetings, quarterly reviews, growth strategy
REQUIREMENTS
- Active BSIS Guard Card in good standing
- 3+ years security field leadership (site supervision, multi-site, or operations management)
- Valid CA driver's license, clean record, reliable insured vehicle; daily multi-site travel is inherent to the role
- Able to work any post and hold a clear working understanding of every position's post orders
- Availability as operations require: evenings, weekends, and emergency response included
- Minimum 40 billable field hours per week; this is a hands-on field role
- Professional appearance at company standard at all times
- Comfortable with scheduling/reporting software (Belfry or similar)
PREFERRED
- Military or law enforcement background
- Experience training officers and writing post orders
- Loss prevention or high-end residential/commercial portfolio experience