GardaWorld

GSOC Manager - Protective Operations

GardaWorld$75K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in security operations, GSOC, or related fields.
  • 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in security.
  • Strong decision-making skills under pressure.
  • Proficient with security technology including CCTV and access control systems.
  • Skilled in developing SOPs and operational workflows.
  • Excellent analytical, investigative, and report writing abilities.
  • Superior communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor GSOC personnel for improved performance and growth.
  • Manage daily GSOC operations across multiple properties and security programs.
  • Oversee monitoring and response activities for various security technologies.
  • Ensure effective incident management and reporting processes.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and operational best practices.
  • Conduct security assessments and provide improvement recommendations.
  • Serve as a liaison among GSOC operations, clients, and emergency services.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Engagement with high-profile clients and properties.
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment in security operations.
  • Collaboration with security technology and incident management systems.
  • Potential for impact in crisis management and business continuity efforts.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The GSOC Manager is responsible for the leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of Global Security Operations Center activities supporting high-profile clients, properties, and protective operations programs. This role oversees GSOC personnel, security technology platforms, incident response protocols, reporting processes, and client service delivery while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with established standards.

The ideal candidate is a strategic security professional with strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and experience managing security teams in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop GSOC personnel, ensuring consistent performance, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Manage day-to-day GSOC operations supporting multiple properties, principals, and security programs.
  • Oversee monitoring and response activities involving alarms, CCTV systems, access control platforms, and other security technologies.
  • Ensure timely and accurate incident management, escalation, reporting, and after-action review processes.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), post orders, and operational best practices.
  • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability reviews, and security program evaluations, providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between GSOC operations, protective services teams, clients, vendors, and local emergency services.
  • Monitor operational metrics and prepare reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership and clients.
  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, training, onboarding, and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.
  • Support emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity efforts as required.
  • Maintain operational readiness and proper functionality of all security systems, communications platforms, and technology utilized within the GSOC.

Skills and Experience Required
  • Minimum 5+ years of security operations, GSOC, intelligence, law enforcement, military, or corporate security experience.
  • Minimum 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading security operations teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage personnel, prioritize competing demands, and make critical decisions under pressure.
  • Strong understanding of security technologies including CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring, communications systems, and incident management platforms.
  • Experience developing SOPs, operational workflows, and security program improvements.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage clients and executive stakeholders.
  • Florida Class D Security License.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and multi-platform security operating environments.

Preferred
  • Experience with the GENETEC Security Center platform.
  • Experience supporting executive protection or high-net-worth client programs.
  • Data analysis and security metrics reporting experience.
  • Crisis management, emergency response, or business continuity planning experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or a related field. Industry certifications such as PSP, CPP, CSMP, or equivalent.

Work Environment

This position is based in Palm Beach until Jan 2027. This role will be based in Miami, Florida starting in Jan 2027. The GSOC Manager must be available to support operations during critical incidents, emergencies, and special events as needed. Occasional travel between locations may be required.

Information Security

Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

About GardaWorld

GardaWorld Corporation is a Canadian private security firm, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with 102,000 employees as of January 2020. GardaWorld International Protective Services, the international division of the company, began operations in 1984. GardaWorld Security Corporation was established as Trans-Québec Security Inc. by Stéphan Crétier in 1995, who invested initially $25,000. The company runs physical security guard services and armoured car services globally, with over 200 offices worldwide.
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