Security Officer

Green Mountain Concert Services; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Opportunities for pay increases

Job summary

Green Mountain Concert Services in Burlington, Vermont is looking for security officers to ensure safety at events and facilities. This role requires no previous experience as training is provided, making it ideal for those new to the field. Responsibilities include reporting incidents, enforcing regulations, and patrolling assigned sites. Candidates must be at least 18, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and secure reliable transport. Benefit from a competitive starting pay of $20/hour and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must meet state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• 18 years or older.
• Ability to secure reliable transportation to job site.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report activities and incidents at client site.
• Enforce regulations for personnel and visitors.
• Control access to client site.
• Patrol assigned site for safety checks.
• Respond to emergencies and prepare logs.

Skills

Guest service oriented

Confidentiality

Physical agility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Green Mountain Concert Services

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

For over two decades, Green Mtn. Concert Services, Inc. (GMCS) has provided unarmed security guard and security officer services for concerts, music festivals, special events, schools, businesses, and municipalities. Our team is built on professionalism, guest service, and first‑class training, setting the standard for quality security professionals across the region.

WHY WORK FOR GMCS?

• Outstanding experience for your resume
• Great starting pay. $20 an hour for licensed guards
• Opportunities to increase pay with professional development pay increases
• No experience necessary, we will train YOU!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Enforces regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Controls access to client site or facility.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
• Protects evidence or scene of the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.
• Prepares logs and reports as required.
• Responsibilities may include any and all protection and security services as required by the client and directed by GMCS.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• 18 years or older.
• High level of confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive situations
• Guest service oriented.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to secure reliable transportation to and from the selected job site is required
• Work locations vary. Travel opportunities available.
• Physical requirements as follows:
  • Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
  • Additional physical requirements may include frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours.