Event Security Officer

Hammer Head Security; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible event-based scheduling

Ongoing training provided

Opportunities for advancement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Hammer Head Security is seeking dependable Unarmed Event Security Officers to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for guests, staff, vendors, and participants at events in Stockton, CA. The role emphasizes professional presence, crowd control, access management, and responsive incident handling.

Ideal candidates are attentive, reliable, and customer-service oriented, able to stay calm in busy environments, and willing to obtain any required security credentials.

Qualifications

• Background in security or customer service preferred.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain required security credentials.
• Available to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, highly visible security presence at events.
• Check credentials, tickets, or passes at access points.
• Control access to restricted areas and assist with crowd management.
• Respond promptly to disturbances and safety concerns and coordinate with event staff.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Reliability

Punctuality

Endurance

Job description

Unarmed Event Security Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking dependable and professional Unarmed Event Security Officers to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for guests, employees, vendors, and event participants. Officers will be responsible for maintaining a visible security presence, monitoring event areas, controlling access points, assisting with crowd management, and responding appropriately to security and safety concerns. The ideal candidate is alert, professional, reliable, customer-service oriented, and able to remain calm and focused in busy event environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional and highly visible security presence throughout assigned event areas
• Monitor entrances, exits, restricted areas, parking areas, and other designated locations
• Check credentials, tickets, passes, or identification as directed by the client or event management
• Prevent unauthorized access to restricted or secured areas
• Assist with crowd control and maintain orderly movement of guests and attendees
• Monitor guests and event activities for suspicious behavior, safety concerns, or policy violations
• Respond promptly and professionally to disturbances, emergencies, and security-related incidents
• Report suspicious activity, safety hazards, medical emergencies, and other incidents to supervisors or Dispatch
• Assist with evacuation procedures and emergency response when required
• Provide directions and general assistance to guests while maintaining a professional customer-service approach
• Monitor event areas for hazards including blocked exits, spills, unsafe conditions, or other potential risks
• Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas as directed
• Maintain accurate Daily Activity Reports (DARs), incident reports, and other required documentation
• Maintain professional radio communication throughout the shift
• Follow all post orders, client instructions, company policies, and event-specific procedures
• Coordinate with event management, venue staff, emergency personnel, and other security officers when necessary
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while representing the security company and client
• Remain alert and attentive throughout the entire assignment

Qualifications

• Previous security, event security, customer service, military, or law enforcement experience preferred
• Unarmed security experience preferred but not required
• Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to remain calm and professional in crowded or high-pressure situations
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a security team
• Basic smartphone and radio communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be available to work weekends
• Must be available for evening shifts
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security registration, license, or certification applicable to the assignment

Schedule

• Part-time
• Schedule varies based on event needs
• Weekend availability required
• Evening availability required
• Additional shifts may be available based on event schedules and staffing needs

Pay Rate

• $18.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health benefits
• Flexible event-based scheduling
• Stable work environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Ongoing training provided