Security Shift Lead - Nightlife Safety & Guest Experience

16 On Center LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid leave and sick leave

Dining discounts and tickets to shows

Transit benefits

Job summary

16 On Center LLC is seeking a Security Shift Lead for Moneygun, a full-time hourly role in Chicago. You will lead the security team during scheduled shifts and support regular security duties, ensuring safety, hospitality, and daily operations run smoothly.

You will greet guests, verify IDs, monitor behavior, patrol the venue, and handle disturbances with professionalism. The position requires late-night availability and a strong customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience in bars, nightlife, or hospitality preferred.
• Previous leadership or shift lead experience preferred.
• Strong communication and the ability to provide clear direction to others.
• Dependable, professional, and able to lead by example.
• Strong situational awareness and the ability to stay calm in high-energy settings.
• Skilled in de-escalation and handling intoxicated guests safely.
• Must be comfortable working late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security team for scheduledShift Lead shifts with management guidance.
• Manage venue capacity when the Manager on Duty is not present.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed while maintaining hospitality standards.
• Open/close security duties and address disturbances with the manager on duty.
• Greet guests, verify IDs and ensure compliance with drinking age requirements.
• Patrol premises, manage crowd control during peak hours, and respond to incidents.
• Coordinate with bar staff and management to address guest concerns.

Skills

Security experience

Leadership

Communication

Dependability

Situational awareness

De-escalation

Professional conduct

Late-night availability

Job description

16 On Center LLC is seeking a Security Shift Lead for Moneygun, a full-time hourly role in Chicago. You will lead the security team during scheduled shifts and support regular security duties, ensuring safety, hospitality, and daily operations run smoothly.

You will greet guests, verify IDs, monitor behavior, patrol the venue, and handle disturbances with professionalism. The position requires late-night availability and a strong customer-service mindset.