Event Security Lead for Premier Venues

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment; 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

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.