EVENT SECURITY GUARDS – CROWD MANAGEMENT & RESPONSE TEAM

Kewley Security; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kewley Security in Ontario is seeking experienced Event Security Guards for high-volume concerts, festivals, and special events. You will join our Crowd Management and Response Teams, maintaining order and safety in challenging, high-density environments.

Candidates should have a strong professional presence, front-line crowd-management experience, and the ability to stay calm and assertive while coordinating with other security personnel.

Qualifications

• Smart Serve certification where required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended event shifts.
• Ability to perform essential physical duties safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain secure crowd-control lines and restricted-access points.
• Work within large, densely packed crowds.
• Assist with crowd movement and emergency egress.
• Respond quickly to disturbances and altercations.
• Assist other security personnel during removals and ejections.
• Maintain position under crowd pressure.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Remain calm, professional, and assertive with intoxicated or non-compliant patrons.

Skills

Strong command presence

Front-line crowd-management

Crowd control

Situational awareness

Communication

Team coordination

Job description

EVENT SECURITY GUARDS – CROWD MANAGEMENT & RESPONSE TEAM

EVENT SECURITY GUARDS – CROWD MANAGEMENT & RESPONSE TEAM

Kewley Security is currently recruiting experienced Security Guards for high-volume concerts, festivals, and special events throughout Ontario.

We are specifically looking to strengthen our Crowd Management and Response Teams with guards who have a strong professional presence and are comfortable working in demanding, high-density event environments.

This is a physically demanding event-security role.

Successful applicants must be capable of safely performing duties that may include:

• Maintaining secure crowd-control lines and restricted-access points
  
• Working within large, tightly packed crowds
  
• Assisting with crowd movement and emergency egress
  
• Responding quickly to disturbances and physical altercations
  
• Assisting other security personnel during controlled removals and ejections
  
• Maintaining position when dealing with crowd pressure
  
• Standing and walking for extended periods
  
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  
• Remaining calm, professional, and assertive when dealing with intoxicated, aggressive, or non-compliant patrons
  

We Are Looking For

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate:

• Strong command presence
  
• Confidence working in front-line crowd-management positions
  
• Previous concert, festival, nightclub, venue, or event-security experience
  
• Experience with removals, ejections, crowd control, barricades, or response teams
  
• Excellent situational awareness
  
• The ability to communicate firmly and professionally
  
• The ability to work effectively as part of a coordinated security team
  

Requirements

• Smart Serve certification where required
  
• Reliable transportation
  
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended event shifts
  
• Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position safely, with accommodation in accordance with applicable law
  

These positions are intended for guards who are comfortable taking on front-line, high-contact crowd-management assignments.

Kewley Security is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.