Concert Security Guard (Part-Time)

Live Nation Entertainment; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is hiring for a part-time Concert Security Guard at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, MO. The role covers concert days, with training starting in spring and the season continuing through September, with potential carryover to 2027 season.

Requirements include being at least 18, high school diploma, background check, and potential licensing/training through St. Louis County Police.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Background check and security licensing/training through St. Louis County Police.
• Security/Law Enforcement experience preferred.
• Valid St. Louis County Security License is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of security operations and safety practices.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; make independent decisions within policy.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy.
• Strong teamwork ethic.
• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 50 lbs+.

Responsibilities

• Circulate among guests and staff to preserve safety and order.
• Monitor and authorize entry/exit of guests and employees.
• Search guests and bags prior to entry as needed.
• Operate detectors to screen for prohibited articles.
• Maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere per venue policies.
• Learn venue maps, seating charts and policies to answer questions.
• Patrol and secure doors, windows, and gates; respond to incidents.
• Escort or drive to provide personal protection if required.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities if needed.
• Work outdoors in varying spring/summer weather.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Judgment and diplomacy

Professional appearance

Independent decisions

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Note: This position is part-time, seasonal with hours from April thru September.

Who Are We?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.

As the largest producer of live music concerts, Live Nation Concerts operates over 45 venues across the United States. For additional information, http://www.livenationentertainment.com/.

Who Are You?

Employees have a leading role in the service experience our guests have. The extent to which we recognize our employees for service well done, is the extent to which they will care not only for the guests, but for each other.

That’s why SAFETY for employees and guests is our first priority. We show CARE around every corner and look to create ENCORE moments of service excellence for everyone. And our commitment to EFFICIENCY, is our way of staying well-organized. So join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is looking for fun, energetic and music-lovin' people to fill this season's job openings. This is a seasonal, hourly position that works concert days only. Training begins in April and the season concludes in September. Employment can carry over to the 2027 concert season.

Position Title: Concert Security Guard

The Role

Guard, patrol, and/or monitor the venue premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate metal detector equipment.

Job Functions

• Circulate among guests and/or employees to preserve safety, order and to protect the venue property.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, guests, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security and safety of the premises.
• Perform possible searching of guests and bags prior to entry, continual patrol and monitoring of guest seating areas, entry control of secure areas.
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Strive for a constant, safe and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests and employees by ensuring venue policies are followed by guests and employees.
• Gain knowledge of all venue maps, seating charts and venue policies to appropriately answer questions if approached by guests.
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises.
• May write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Work in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather spring/summer weather conditions

Qualifications

• Applicants for this position are required to be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience required
• Candidates considered for this position will undergo a background check and must be cleared for security guard licensing and training through St. Louis County Police. Successful applicants 18-20 years of age will be hired as a licensed security watchman; successful applicants 21+ will be hired as a licensed security guards.
• Security/Law Enforcement experience preferred. Valid St. Louis County Security License is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy
• A strong-sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 50 lbs+ and occasional sitting

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.