Event Security Officer

Excelsior Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Management in New York City seeks an Event Security Officer to protect attendees and staff at concerts, festivals, sports events, and corporate gatherings. You will work in teams, manage crowd flow, monitor for threats, and respond swiftly to incidents.

The role requires vigilance, physical fitness, a valid security guard license, and the ability to coordinate with local authorities. On-site shifts demand excellent teamwork and clear incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Security guard license is preferred.
• Experience with physical security measures.
• Training in emergency response procedures.
• Skills in conflict management.
• Strong teamwork abilities.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in report writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage crowd flow and behavior to prevent disturbances
• Conduct surveillance and monitor for suspicious activity
• Respond promptly to incidents and emergencies
• Perform regular patrols of event premises
• Enforce safety protocols and regulations
• Coordinate during emergencies with team members and authorities
• Prepare detailed incident and security reports
• Carry out security checks at entry and exit points

Skills

Security license

Physical security

Emergency training

Conflict management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Report writing

Job description

Job Description

The Event Security Officer plays a vital role in maintaining safety and security at various types of events including concerts, festivals, sports events, and corporate gatherings. They work within teams of varying sizes and focus on ensuring a secure environment through crowd management, surveillance, and swift incident response. This position often requires local travel between event locations to support seamless security operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage crowd flow and behavior to prevent disturbances


• Conduct surveillance and monitor for suspicious activity


• Respond promptly to incidents and emergencies


• Perform regular patrols of event premises


• Enforce safety protocols and regulations


• Coordinate during emergencies with team members and authorities


• Prepare detailed incident and security reports


• Carry out security checks at entry and exit points

Preferred Qualifications

• Security guard license


• Experience with physical security measures


• Training in emergency response procedures


• Skills in conflict management


• Strong teamwork abilities


• Effective problem-solving skills


• Proficiency in report writing

Company Description

We’re a full-spectrum, professional security team that can protect your guests and your crew. Our founder is a former Navy corpsman with over 20 years of emergency response experience. For over 10 years, our company has provided a range of on-site security services for businesses and events. Countless businesses have hired Excelsior Management for professional patrol guard services. With over 20 years of experience, our company continues to excel in safety, training and emergency response. No occasion is too small or too big for our team.

We offer:
On-site security
Firewatch services
Patrol guard services
Professional EMS services
Emergency action planning
Emergency response planning