GLOBAL OPS - Field Operations Specialist - Manhattan
7 hours ago
Manhattan, New York
Location: Manhattan (back up to Brooklyn) Employment Type: Full-time - Salaried Work Setting: Field-Based (Multi-Site) Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday (50 hours workweek in the field; with flexible coverage requirements) Compensation: • Unarmed: $62,400 annually, • Armed: $76,700 annually (must possess valid NYS Armed Guard License and Unrestricted Carry Permit) * About the Role The Field Operations Specialist (the "FOS") serves as a critical operational stabilizer within GLOBAL OPS' Field Management structure. This is a high-responsibility, field-based role designed to ensure coverage continuity, site familiarity, and real-time operational support across assigned regions. This role is not a traditional supervisory position. Instead, it is focused on operational excellence, rapid response, site presence, and quality assurance across multiple locations. The FOS plays a key role in supporting Managers of Field Operations and the Director of Security Operations by ensuring that field operations run smoothly, consistently, and professionally. This role is structured as a developmental pathway into formal field management leadership. * Key Responsibilities 1. Regional Shift Coverage & Workforce Stabilization • Provide on-site coverage in response to call-outs, absences, and urgent staffing needs, • Float between multiple client locations within assigned region, • Maintain operational continuity during scheduling gaps, • Support staffing stabilization efforts during peak operational periods * 2. Site Familiarization & Operational Readiness • Develop working knowledge of all assigned sites, including post orders and client expectations, • Conduct regular site visits and walkthroughs, • Perform perimeter checks and site checks, • Identify operational inconsistencies and escalate appropriately * 3. Incident Response & Escalation Support • Respond to urgent field incidents in coordination with Company Management, • Support proper incident documentation and reporting, • Maintain composure and professionalism during high-pressure situations, • Reinforce escalation protocols and operational standards * 4. Quality Assurance & Standards Enforcement • Reinforce company protocols and professional conduct standards, • Support onboarding shadowing for new agents, • Provide real-time feedback to Managers regarding operational trends, • Model accountability, punctuality, and field professionalism * Authority & Reporting Structure • Reports directly to the Manager of Field Operations, • No direct reports, • No hiring, termination, or disciplinary authority, • No client contract ownership This role supports field management. * Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of private security or related operational experience, • Valid NYS Security Guard License (required), • Valid NYS Armed Guard License (required for Armed role), • Strong understanding of field security operations, • Ability to travel between multiple NYC locations, • Professional communication skills (verbal and written), • Ability to remain calm under pressure, • Strong situational awareness and decision-making ability * Physical & Work Requirements • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, • Ability to travel between sites throughout NYC, • Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and emergency coverage, • Ability to respond to urgent operational needs * What Success Looks Like • Reliable coverage stabilization, • Clear, professional incident escalation, • Strong site familiarity across region, • Reduced operational disruption, • Positive client and internal feedback, • Demonstrated readiness for advancement into Field Management * Career Path Security Agent ↓ Field Operations Specialist ↓ Manager of Field Operations ↓ Director of Security Operations This role is designed as a developmental stepping stone for high-performing professionals seeking advancement into formal leadership roles. * Why Join GLOBAL OPS • Work within a structured and disciplined field management model, • Competitive compensation aligned with responsibility, • Clear advancement pathway, • Exposure to diverse operational environments, • Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to field stabilization