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Security Officer Security Operations
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Security Operations in Humboldt, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Security Officer at a food and beverage location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service. You will communicate professionally with employees and visitors, support site procedures, and contribute to a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of the food production facility, access points, parking areas and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying throughout the location.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Guard Card or license is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1646281
Security Officer Security Operations
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Security Operations in Humboldt, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Security Officer at a food and beverage location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service. You will communicate professionally with employees and visitors, support site procedures, and contribute to a caring, reliable team that acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of the food production facility, access points, parking areas and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying throughout the location.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Guard Card or license is preferred.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1646281
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Who's Hiring
- Allied Universal78
- Amazon14
- CENCORE11C
- Sunstates Security9S
- Metro One LPSG8M
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software33
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Banking & Financial Services11
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Education5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security operations manager jobs.
- 5+ years of experience in security operations or a related cybersecurity discipline
- Hands-on experience managing a SOC team and overseeing 24/7 monitoring operations
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent advanced security certification strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead incident response efforts and manage post-incident reviews
- Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Security Operations Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each SOC environment
Hiring managers distinguish between 24/7 SOC operations, hybrid IT/OT environments, and cloud-native security stacks. Call out which environment you've managed, the team size you've led, and the SIEM or SOAR platforms you've run daily.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists security operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with metrics your interviewers will recognize
Quantify mean time to detect and mean time to respond improvements you drove, escalation-to-closure ratios, and analyst retention under your leadership. Hiring committees for this role weigh operational outcomes heavily alongside technical credentials.
Target postings that match your certification level
Many listings list CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications as requirements, not preferences. Filter for postings that align with credentials you already hold so your application clears the initial screen before a recruiter reviews it.
Prepare for a technical and leadership interview in the same loop
Most security operations manager interview processes include a scenario round on incident triage or escalation decisions alongside a behavioral round on managing analyst burnout and stakeholder communication. Practice both formats before your first screen.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Clarify headcount authority, tool procurement ownership, and reporting structure before discussing an offer. Security operations manager roles vary widely in actual decision-making power, and misalignment on scope is the most common reason new hires leave within the first year.
Security Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most security operations managers?
The companies hiring the most security operations managers right now include Allied Universal, Amazon, and CENCORE, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Defense contractors, large financial institutions, and managed security service providers consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many security operations manager jobs are remote?
About 42% of security operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability concentrated in roles focused on cloud security, threat intelligence program management, and policy or compliance oversight rather than on-site SOC floor leadership, which more commonly requires a physical presence.
How do you become a security operations manager?
Most security operations managers move up from analyst or senior analyst roles, building hands-on experience with incident response, threat detection, and SIEM administration. From there, taking on shift lead or team lead responsibilities demonstrates the management readiness employers look for. Earning a CISSP or CISM while in a senior analyst role accelerates the transition significantly.
Can I get a security operations manager job without direct management experience?
Yes, but you'll need to reframe your background carefully. Employers hiring first-time managers often accept candidates who led incident response bridges, mentored junior analysts, or owned a detection engineering program without a formal title. Documenting those leadership moments concretely in your resume and cover letter closes most of the experience gap.
What does the security operations manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds: an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your SOC leadership philosophy and incident response approach, a technical or scenario round where you walk through a simulated escalation, and a final round with a CISO or senior stakeholder. Some employers also include a short take-home case study on SOC maturity or tooling gaps.
Where can I find and apply to security operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to security operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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