Security Officer Unarmed - Special Events Staff

Role: Event Security Officer
Location: Mesa County + Travel Opportunities Across Colorado
Shift & Schedule: Gig-Style | YOU Choose When You Work
Pay: $16.50 - $25.00 (Site/Event dependent)
Bonus: $50/Successful Referral
Requirements: Reliable transportation 18+ YEARS OLD
Your Summer Just Got a Whole Lot Better.
Join the action at Colorado’s biggest and best events — from the JUCO World Series to Country Jam, GOPRO Mountain Games, JAS Fest, and many more. As a Special Event Security Officer, you'll play a key role in creating safe, memorable experiences for eventgoers—all while enjoying a flexible schedule that fits your life.
🎟️ Work one event or load up your schedule with as many as you’d like 😎 Meet awesome people, gain experience, and make money on your terms 🚗 Travel is provided for many out-of-town gigs
Whether you’re looking for side cash or a summer full of work, this gig has your name on it!
Apply now and get started on the events you want, when you want them.
Open & Closing Dates: 10/15/2025 to 01/15/2026

What You'll Be Doing:

• Security Presence & Defense: Ensure the safety and security of event guests, staff, and assets.
• Alcohol Enforcement: Monitor and maintain liquor boundaries at events, ensuring compliance with Colorado liquor laws.
• Incident Response: Respond promptly to security concerns, medical emergencies, or incidents reported by event guests or staff.
• Event Safety: Be aware of environmental risks (i.e., extreme temperatures or other hazards) and proactively address them as they arise, directing attendees to safe locations in event of evacuation.
• Crowd Management: Conduct perimeter patrols, manage crowd flow, and assist in evacuations or crowd control as needed.
• Bag Checks & Security Screening: Perform security checks on attendees, including bag searches, wand detection, and ensuring prohibited items are not brought into the venue.
• Lost Items & Patrons: Assist in locating lost items, individuals, or children.
• Customer Service: Provide clear, courteous guidance to event attendees, including directions to amenities like bathrooms, medical stations, and other key locations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow security staff, event managers, and law enforcement to ensure a smooth, safe event experience.
• Incident Documentation: Record and report all security and safety incidents and concerns to supervisors as they occur.

What You Need:

• Employment Eligibility: Provide 2 forms of ID and eligibility/authorization to work in the US
• Age: 18+
• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Attitude: Energetic, punctual, and positive, maintaining focus and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
• Skills: Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking); Spanish is a plus.
• Screening: Ability to pass a background check and, if applicable, a drug test (site-dependent).
• Transportation: Reliable transportation to and from events (Out of town events have transport from the office and back)
• Tech Literacy: Basic technology skills and ownership of a working smartphone and accessible email account
• Event Logistics: Ability to understand and comply with event-specific rules and regulations (e.g., ID checks, wristbands, bag checks).
• Physical Ability: Can stand, sit, walk, jog, crouch, bend over, and carry 50lbs in a variety of environments.
• Weather Tolerance: Flexibility to work outside in various weather conditions, including inclement weather and extreme temperatures (Coats & Parkas provided!)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• AD&D, Short/Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Colorado Sick Pay & FAMLI Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-provided uniforms and paid training

Citadel Security USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected status.
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