Event Security Lead Officer - Stockton, CA

JobScore, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammer Head Security is seeking an Event Security Team Lead to coordinate on-site security personnel and support daily event operations at various venues in California. This role serves as a point of contact for assigned officers, guiding staffing, communication, access control, and guest experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to lead a team in dynamic event environments, including nights, weekends, and extended shifts.

Qualifications

• Current, valid California Guard Card.
• Security lead experience required; event security or team leadership experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to provide direction, organize personnel, and maintain accountability across multiple assignments.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional approach to customer service, conflict resolution, and handling sensitive situations.
• Ability to assess situations, exercise good judgment, and follow established emergency procedures.
• Familiarity with two‑way radios, smartphones, digital reporting applications, and other workplace technology, or the ability to learn these tools.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods.
• Availability to accept event assignments that may fall on evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while providing effective direction to others.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support assigned security officers during events, ensuring personnel understand their duties and assigned locations.
• Organize pre-shift instructions covering post assignments, venue procedures, communication expectations, and event-specific security requirements.
• Confirm staffing coverage and address attendance issues, delayed arrivals, and unexpected vacancies.
• Observe officer performance and provide direction regarding conduct, uniform standards, attentiveness, and compliance with company procedures.
• Help manage security coverage at entry points, parking facilities, restricted-access zones, backstage locations, VIP sections, and other designated areas.
• Assist with credential verification and enforce venue access requirements for guests, employees, vendors, and authorized personnel.
• Maintain awareness of crowd activity and identify developing concerns that could affect guest safety or event operations.
• Take appropriate action when security incidents, disputes, unauthorized entry, medical situations, or other emergencies arise.
• Communicate and coordinate with venue representatives, event organizers, emergency responders, law enforcement, and company leadership as needed.
• Support orderly movement throughout event spaces and help prevent congestion in entrances, exits, and pedestrian areas.
• Arrange officer relief and meal or rest coverage in accordance with operational needs and applicable company procedures.
• Conduct walkthroughs of assigned areas to identify safety hazards, access-control concerns, or other issues requiring attention.
• Keep Dispatch and management informed of staffing changes, significant observations, incidents, and unresolved operational concerns.
• Prepare accurate shift summaries, Daily Activity Reports (DARs), incident documentation, and other required records.
• Record relevant incident details, including the time, location, people involved, observations, and response taken.
• Operate company-approved communication devices, mobile applications, and reporting tools to complete assigned duties.
• Assist with end‑of‑event security procedures, including venue checks and the safe departure of guests and staff.
• Confirm that officers follow their assignments and remain in position until properly relieved or authorized to leave.
• Promptly escalation equipment problems, security concerns, staffing shortages, and other matters requiring management attention.
• Apply Observe and Report practices and follow all applicable company policies, post orders, and client instructions.

Skills

Security lead experience

Verbal and written communication

Judgment and decision-making

Team leadership

Tools

Two-way radios

Smartphones

Digital reporting apps

Job description

Event Security Team Lead

Company: Hammer Head Security

Position Overview

Hammer Head Security is looking for a responsible and experienced Event Security Team Lead to help coordinate on-site security personnel and support daily event operations. This position serves as a point of contact for assigned officers, helping ensure proper staffing, clear communication, effective access control, and a professional experience for guests and venue partners.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, demonstrates sound judgment, and can guide a team through changing conditions in a busy event setting. Candidates with prior security leadership or event coordination experience are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

This is an event-driven position with assignments based on operational needs. Work may take place at various event venues, with shifts that can include nights, weekends, holidays, and longer hours depending on event requirements.

What You'll Do

• Direct and support assigned security officers during events, ensuring personnel understand their duties and assigned locations.
• Organize pre-shift instructions covering post assignments, venue procedures, communication expectations, and event-specific security requirements.
• Confirm staffing coverage and address attendance issues, delayed arrivals, and unexpected vacancies.
• Observe officer performance and provide direction regarding conduct, uniform standards, attentiveness, and compliance with company procedures.
• Help manage security coverage at entry points, parking facilities, restricted-access zones, backstage locations, VIP sections, and other designated areas.
• Assist with credential verification and enforce venue access requirements for guests, employees, vendors, and authorized personnel.
• Maintain awareness of crowd activity and identify developing concerns that could affect guest safety or event operations.
• Take appropriate action when security incidents, disputes, unauthorized entry, medical situations, or other emergencies arise.
• Communicate and coordinate with venue representatives, event organizers, emergency responders, law enforcement, and company leadership as needed.
• Support orderly movement throughout event spaces and help prevent congestion in entrances, exits, and pedestrian areas.
• Arrange officer relief and meal or rest coverage in accordance with operational needs and applicable company procedures.
• Conduct walkthroughs of assigned areas to identify safety hazards, access-control concerns, or other issues requiring attention.
• Keep Dispatch and management informed of staffing changes, significant observations, incidents, and unresolved operational concerns.
• Prepare accurate shift summaries, Daily Activity Reports (DARs), incident documentation, and other required records.
• Record relevant incident details, including the time, location, people involved, observations, and response taken.
• Operate company-approved communication devices, mobile applications, and reporting tools to complete assigned duties.
• Assist with end‑of‑event security procedures, including venue checks and the safe departure of guests and staff.
• Confirm that officers follow their assignments and remain in position until properly relieved or authorized to leave.
• Promptly escalation equipment problems, security concerns, staffing shortages, and other matters requiring management attention.
• Apply Observe and Report practices and follow all applicable company policies, post orders, and client instructions.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Current, valid California Guard Card.
• Security lead experience required; event security or team leadership experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to provide direction, organize personnel, and maintain accountability across multiple assignments.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional approach to customer service, conflict resolution, and handling sensitive situations.
• Ability to assess situations, exercise good judgment, and follow established emergency procedures.
• Familiarity with two‑way radios, smartphones, digital reporting applications, and other workplace technology, or the ability to learn these tools.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods.
• Availability to accept event assignments that may fall on evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while providing effective direction to others.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Health benefit options for eligible employees.
• On‑the‑job training and continued professional development.
• Opportunities to develop event security and team leadership skills.
• Potential for advancement as operational needs and opportunities arise.

Join Our Team

If you are dependable, communicate well, and enjoy taking an active role in coordinating security operations, we encourage you to apply to Hammer Head Security. Help us deliver organized, professional security services while supporting the safety of guests, venue personnel, and event staff.