Event Security Coordinator

Olympia Entertainment Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment seeks a dedicated security professional to assist in managing event security across venues including Little Caesars Arena and Fox Theatre. You will support event security managers, coordinate staffing, and ensure safety and quality service for staff and guests.

You'll participate in training, gather event data, and respond to incidents during events, working with cross‑functional teams to maintain secure, welcoming environments across metro Detroit venues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management or criminal justice; experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in security and safety.
• Ability to travel throughout metro Detroit.
• Must pass a criminal background check and periodically checked thereafter.
• Willing and able to work evenings and weekends.
• Must maintain a valid operator’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate security operations for ancillary events in association with games and events at Ilitch Sports + Entertainment venues.
• Manage security operations for events at Fox Theatre, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, and Meadowbrook Amphitheatre.
• Complete event notes for each ticketed event and brief event staff prior to events.
• Communicate with other departments and attend event meetings to determine staffing and security needs.
• Ensure security equipment (walk‑through metal detectors, hand wands, wristbands, etc.) is in working condition and properly deployed.
• Orient new staff during trainings and onboarding.
• Assist in tracking attendance and staff discipline.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Management

Training

Criminal background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security management or criminal justice

Job description

Job Summary

Amaze, Inspire, Unite Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in the security management of events across all Ilitch Sports + Entertainment venues including Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, Fox Theatre, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, and Meadowbrook Amphitheatre. Ensure the security staff delivers quality service with internal and external guests through excellence in standards, presentation, and professionalism. Assists in event activities such as gathering pre-event information, event planning, pre-event preparedness and managing ancillary components of events in consultation with Event Security Managers. Participating in event staff training/orientation, performance, and coaching. Assisting in gathering event related data and statistics. During events, responds to event related incidents, which occur in the area and works with the Event Security Managers to resolve any security related issues. Provides event security and safety services to all Ilitch Sports + Entertainment venues.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates security operations for ancillary events in association of games and events at Ilitch Sports + Entertainment venues. Manages security operations for some events at the Fox Theatre, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, and Meadowbrook Amphitheatre. Completes event notes for each ticketed event and assists in the briefing of event staff prior to events. Communicates with other departments and outside contacts through attending ticketed and non-ticketed event meetings to ascertain staffing and security operational needs for events. Ensures equipment including walk through metal detectors, hand wands, event related paperwork, wristbands etc… are in working condition and properly deployed. Orients new staff during initial trainings and beginning of employment. Assists in the tracking and presentation of colleague attendance and discipline. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in area of study, preferably security management or criminal justice, experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in security and safety, experience with, public or private sector security and event management. The ability to travel throughout metro Detroit. Strong management and training ability. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills. Proof of and maintain a valid operator’s license and clean driving record. Must be willing and able to work evening and weekends. Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with company policy and periodically checked thereafter.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in security management or criminal justice. Professional training certifications in Security Management or Criminal Justice.

Working Conditions

Works at times in a normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, noise, dust and the like. Must be able to work in a variety of outdoor climates including extreme heat and cold, humidity, rain and darkness as well as environments that can include exposure loud noises to include crowd and concert noise.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Olympia Entertainment. Olympia Entertainment is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

PRIVACY POLICY

Ilitch Companies and our colleagues are committed to being the best in all that we do - whether it's providing a delicious, quality meal from Little Caesars, delivering fresh food to our Little Caesars restaurants, baking quality food products at Champion Foods, supporting world-class teams like the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers or offering unforgettable live entertainment at top-rated venues like Little Caesars Arena, the Fox Theatre, Pine Knob and other area locations. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Be part of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment’s (IS+E) mission to amaze, inspire and unite. Our colleagues are driven by a commitment to provide world-class sports and entertainment experiences for fans, guests and partners across multiple world-class venues. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment serves as the combined business operations of the Detroit Red Wings, an 11-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the NHL’s Original Six franchises, and the Detroit Tigers, a four-time World Series champion and charter member of MLB’s American League. IS+E also maintains a joint venture interest in 313 Presents, Detroit’s premier live entertainment company. The company operates such major venues as the award-winning and state-of-the-art Little Caesars Arena, home to the Red Wings and the NBA’s Detroit Pistons; Comerica Park, home of the Tigers and concerts; and the iconic Fox Theatre, one of the most historic music venues in North America. IS+E also provides facility management services at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, and Pine Knob Music Theatre – the top amphitheater in the world according to Pollstar’s 2022 Year-End Rankings.