CA - Festival Security Officer - Silverado, CA

Trestonsecurity; Silverado (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Treston Security Services in Silverado, California is seeking dependable Event Security Officers to support a festival on November 28, 2026. Officers will maintain a visible security presence, monitor access points, assist guests, and help manage crowds while reporting incidents.

Licensing requirements include a California Guard Card and PTA/AUOF training; prior festival security or customer service experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• California Guard Card required and must possess physical copy for verification.
• PTA/AUOF training documentation required or combined PTA/AUOF certificate accepted.
• Clear communication and a customer-service oriented approach essential.
• Punctuality, attentiveness, and reliable attendance for full shift.
• Previous event security or customer service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible security presence and observe event activity; report incidents.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas; verify credentials as applicable.
• Support crowd management and help keep lines and walkways clear.
• Provide professional guest assistance with directions and event rules.
• Respond to concerns and incidents using de-escalation techniques.
• Follow post orders and complete accurate incident reports or logs.

Skills

Event Security

Customer Service

Punctuality

Job description

Festival Security Officer - Silverado, CA

Treston Security Services

Location: Silverado, California
Event Date: November 28, 2026
Shift: 10:45 AM-10:30 PM
Pay Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour, depending on experience
Assignment Type: Temporary / Event-Based

Position Overview

Treston Security Services is seeking dependable, professional Event Security Officers to support a festival in Silverado, California, on November 28, 2026.

Officers will help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for attendees, event staff, and other authorized personnel. Responsibilities may include monitoring access points, assisting guests, supporting crowd flow, maintaining a visible security presence, and promptly reporting incidents or safety concerns.

Previous event security or customer service experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must meet the licensing and training-documentation requirements outlined below.

Schedule and Assignment Details

This is a temporary, event-based assignment for the November 28, 2026 festival.

Candidates must be available to work 10:45 AM-10:30 PM on the event date. Officers must reliably report on time and be available for the full scheduled shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible security presence. Remain attentive within assigned areas, observe event activity, and promptly report suspicious behavior, disturbances, or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Monitor access points and restricted areas. Verify tickets, wristbands, credentials, or other authorization when assigned and help prevent unauthorized access to designated event spaces.
• Support crowd management. Assist with orderly lines and pedestrian movement while helping keep entrances, exits, emergency access points, and designated walkways clear.
• Provide professional guest assistance. Offer directions, answer general event-related questions, and communicate event rules courteously and consistently.
• Respond appropriately to concerns and incidents. Use professional communication and de-escalation techniques, request assistance when necessary, and act within the scope of assigned duties and training.
• Follow post orders and reporting procedures. Maintain communication with supervisors and fellow officers, follow emergency instructions, and complete clear, accurate incident reports or activity logs when required.

Required Licenses and Training Documentation

California Guard Card

Applicants must possess a physical copy of a current, valid California Guard Card, available for verification. A Guard Card number alone does not satisfy the physical Guard Card requirement.

Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Training

Applicants must provide documentation confirming successful completion of Power to Arrest (PTA) and Appropriate Use of Force (AUOF) training that meets applicable BSIS requirements.

A combined PTA/AUOF certificate is accepted. Training documentation must be available for verification and is required for consideration under Treston Security Services' hiring standards, subject to applicable legal exemptions.

Additional Required Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate clear communication skills, professional conduct, and a customer-service-oriented approach. Officers must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, remain composed when addressing concerns, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively with supervisors and other event personnel.

Punctuality, attentiveness, and reliable attendance for the full assigned shift are essential.

Preferred Experience

Previous event security experience is preferred, particularly experience supporting festivals, concerts, access control, crowd management, or guest assistance.

Previous customer service experience is also preferred, including experience interacting with the public, answering questions, and addressing concerns professionally.

Neither event security nor customer service experience is required. Applicants without prior experience may be considered if they meet the required licensing, training-documentation, availability, and other qualifications.

Work Environment

This assignment takes place in an active festival environment and may involve extended periods of standing or walking, interaction with large crowds, and exposure to elevated noise levels.

Officers must be able to perform the essential duties of the assignment safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.