Unarmed Event Security - Detroit

Battle Tested Security; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth track

Military camaraderie

Travel to major events

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Battle Tested Security is seeking personnel for seasonal event security in Detroit, MI. The role involves safeguarding stages, screening entrants, patrolling venues, and delivering courteous customer service to attendees.

Applicants must be able to obtain a Michigan Guard Card and be comfortable with long shifts and variable weather. The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to work major concerts and festivals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain Michigan Guard Card.
• Strong safety awareness and vigilance.
• Ability to stay on feet during long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Secure stage barricades and create a safe working area for artists and staff.
• Control entry points, perform bag checks, and screen entrants.
• Patrol venues to protect attendees and property.
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons and answer questions.
• Monitor for dehydration and address potential incidents early.
• Handle patron interactions with professionalism and empathy.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and medical services when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Good judgment

Stand/walk long hours

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Detroit Market - Detroit, MI 48226

Position Type: Seasonal

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Customer Service – Unarmed Event Security

Responsibilities

• Securing stage barricades to provide a safe working area for artists and event staff.
• Securing entry points, conducting bag checks, and performing entry screenings to ensure no unauthorized items or persons enter the venue.
• Patrolling assigned areas to ensure attendee safety and prevent theft/damage to infrastructure.
• Providing exceptional customer service by interacting with patrons and answering questions.
• Ensuring the safety of patrons by monitoring for dehydration, and by identifying and addressing possible altercations before they occur.
• Handling patron interactions with empathy, enforcing policies with a professional and calm attitude.
• Collaborating with law enforcement and medical services to resolve any critical safety issues.

Qualifications

• You must meet the requirements and be able to obtain a Michigan Guard Card.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $15–$18 per hour starting pay, depending on experience and certifications.
• Internal Career Growth Track to cultivate leadership skills.
• Military camaraderie in a structured environment built for your success.
• Opportunity to attend concerts and massive festivals with potential travel out of market for major events.
• Flexible schedule – work a few events, or all of them.

About You

You love concerts and live events, and want to be part of creating a fun and safe environment for fans. You understand that events can require long hours on your feet (12–18 hour shifts), and sometimes take place during adverse weather conditions. You have good judgment, strong observational skills, and can operate independently with minimal supervision.

Core Values

• Bearing – Have a high level of professionalism in terms of gesture and appearance.
• Accountability – Hold ourselves and those around us accountable to the highest standards possible.
• Transparency – Be open and honest to ourselves and others when dealing with any situation.
• Tact – Be sensitive, considerate, understanding, and thoughtful when interacting with others.
• Loyalty – Be devoted and faithful to the mission of supporting the veteran community.
• Enthusiasm – Be interested, excited, and engaged with the mission and community we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Not military? No problem. We are an equal opportunity employer, and are excited to meet candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.